Well the problem there is they have the ‘new’ 200 series for install, but nothing for living room use for most hi-fi enthusiasts. So in both senses its the highest end of the market - those who can afford either 800 series or even more for a full installation.

Even this is an OK approach, there are plenty of companies who only produce high end gear with eye-watering prices, but what they do do is at least give the appearance of continually being on the citing edge and refreshing their product line regularly, etc. They also keep submitting products for review and keep themselves in the hi-fi press, all things Meridian used to do.

I think what I mean is, at the high end, you can only rest on your past glory for so long.

I completely understand if, e.g., the 210 got mired in licensing delays beyond Meridian’s control, but where are all the other refreshes/ releases in the meantime? Why not put that time to good use and, for example, design an MQA card for the 861 and upgrade it to v9? Or have Alan Boothroyd design a modern 200/500 series case so they have a consumer (non-install) version of the 218, etc, with built in LPS like the old 500 series? How about a true 2-way stand mount DSP to replace the 3200, with the option of .2 or SE electronics to partner a DSW for those living in ever smaller London/NYC broom cupboard rented space? What about regaining the mantle they used to hold for DSP speakers/RC and integrating MRC into the DSPs or at least into the 818, if they’re not upgrading the 861? Honestly the list is endless with possibilities.

HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502