Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems DSP7200 worth getting?

I have to say, going back to the original question, that I think it is unanswerable. It has elicited various useful responses, but sound quality is a matter of such personal preference that no one except yourself can decide whether something is worth getting. I happen to think that 5200SEs with one or two DSWs, very quietly integrated, give the sound above all else in the Meridian range that suits me. But so what? I may well listen for things completely different from another person (never mind differences in musical taste) and value for money in any field, but perhaps particularly with audio equipment and cars, is totally subjective.

Economists even have a description of it: Utility theory. Would I bet £10 at odds of 10 to 1? Very possibly (especially if I were having fun at a horse racing course). Would I bet £20000 on the same horse at the same odds? Certainly not even though on the straight arithmetic the risk is the same. I can afford to lose £10 and hardly notice (plus it buys me a little excitement) but I can think of many things I would much rather spend £20000 on. However, that is just me. The utility of £20000 to me is much greater than £10 (more than 2000 times as much) and if the figure were a bigger figure still it could get to the point where it would bankrupt me so my view would be different again.

So you have to listen and make up your own mind. Though nearly everybody can be persuaded to spend a little more than a cool view would conclude if we allow ourselves to be influenced by the enthusiasm of others.