They want to be part of the CI business and the crown jewel there is the Home Cinema. That is where they have the oppurtunity to sell 2-3.5 more speakers. Atmos could mean adding ceiling speakers as well if the client wants it.

The 861 user base deserves a modern upgrade for todays highres music and cinema. And usually when such a product is delivered add-on sales for speakers are happening and considered.

Have you guys ever thought about why Meridian is so proud over their Home Cinema Demo room in the CI media?

Now remodel that room to a single 2ch system and the fantastic appeal is gone.

There are alot of 861 systems out there and just crossing over that business area is something that would make many question their loyalty to the brand.

DSP8000SE, DSP7200SEHC, DSP5200SE sides, DSP7200SE rears, 861v8, 210, Sim2 Ultranero 4, Stewart Cinecurve 2.35:1, XEIT CM-5E Anamorphic lens, Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K and Wireworld Platinum 48G HDMI -> UHD722 -> Shunyata Omega Ethernet. Shunyata/Furutech power-cables/filters. SR Master Fuse@861v8. Uptone Etherregen with 10MHz OCXO clock.