Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Off Topic Meridian vs. other high end brands

Hi Bruce

Happy to comment on Meridian. As I have no real experience with competitors products, no relative comments would have a value.

Length of ownership 30 years plus

Product scope Initially completely met my needs and aspirations. More recently not so clever. Meridian have been passed by competition

Long term support Past commitment to domestic customers was fantastic, with the advent of change towards custom install this is no longer so.
Whatever happened to the term "Premium Partner"

How long their products actually last. The previous general policy of Meridian to offer upgrade paths for products has been much appreciated and where this has not been possible we have been clearly informed. Way in front of competition here but at what price ?

Design and manufacture their own products domestically. Design and manufacture has been retained in the UK with the exception of the automotive systems where only design was retained.

Comment
Future choices for 2 channel music are becoming clearer. Stick with DSP technology or move to high end amps and analogue speakers, where choices are much greater.
I am happy with M products and the simplicity/integration offered, I have however heard some stunning options at comparable prices utilising analogue out from 818/808/Ultra DAC (world class) M products.

The quest for quality and value continues.

Hector