Originally Posted by Sims123
If I were to buy a G65 (probably next two years?), how much of quality compromise do I have to take?
You’ll get conflicting views on this as with DSPs as your speakers you are not leaving the digital arena in the processor. IMHO, the main advantage of the 861 is that it can act as a self-contained Roon endpoint via an ID41 card. (I still miss my 861 regarding this!)

Originally Posted by Sims123
Given the 861v8 seems not to evolve anymore, does Meridian offer either some "trade-in" arrangements with the next generation product OR special late-sale discount?
There may or may not be an official trade-in option but in my experience the best Premium dealers offer good trade-in deals.

Originally Posted by Sims123
Is there a place where second hand 861v8 can be found?
Keep a look out in the Restaurant on this forum or even place a wanted add

Last edited by Cliff.; 2017-09-04 06:52.
Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.