The lack of orders and supply chain logistics is indeed the answer.

I was taken aback by this announcement as I was on the edge of upgrade through Rick but the virus crisis caused me to hold off. I contacted Meridian via email and was really surprised to receive a phone call from someone (can't remember the name as I was so surprised). I had expressed in the email a need to delay the final date by a few months to allow the virus crisis to calm down and for owners to get back into the way of thinking about upgrades.

We had a pleasant conversation and although he listened to my complaint he did indeed say the request for upgrades were few and far between these days and it causes them logistical problems for manufacture. Anyway I've decided to go for a v8 upgrade and 5200HC upgrade via Rick so have mine on order. Would like to upgrade the 5200 L/R Front but too much money at the mo so will likely look for an upgraded pair in the future.

The guy's final words were that provided the order was made before 1st May the order would be honoured.

Regards to all, stay safe and healthy (which is of course the absolute priority)

Bob

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