the lifestyle and home cinema and car focus of the rest of Meridian's range has moved them on from what interests me.
It's interesting that you say that, as I feel that 2 channel is really Meridian's focus these days. they were top of tree for home cinema 20 years ago, now (as I state above) I think they've very much behind the curve. Lifestyle? well, they never really replaced the F80 and co did they? and as for the car systems, I'm not sure quite how much Meridian is in them apart from a Trifield decoder and a badge... or am I being unfair?
Looking at their current range, I feel like 2 channel DSP is really where their heart lies at the moment.