Guys

Thanks for the advice. I've got the Wadia dealer coming around with an 861SE and 207 I think, sounds familar!
I'm going to have to try the 808 as well I guess but I'm trying to give other makes a go instead of sticking with Meridian all the time! I've purchased too much stuff without listening to it (800 for one) so I'll skip the cd12 unless I can have a go in my own house.
Local Meridian dealer won't let me have a go with an 808 at home either! Thought it's a nice jolly to go to someones's house and play with their kit, drink their tea and eat their biscuits but I guess not! Keep that for the enthusiasts eh?
Any other ideas to try before I take a jump. I don't think I'm interested in messing with the 800 as Tassie did but I'm certainly open to ideas to point me in the right direction.
Any one actually got an 808 yet or are they still too new (and expensive) for us?

Cheers Gareth