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Hi All, Meridian have just announced the release of an all new DSP8000 XE flagship loudspeaker. Retaining the distinctive DSP8000 silhouette, almost everything about the speaker is brand new. A six year development program has resulted in brand new cabinets, drivers, DSP, amplification, even the speaker grilles have changed from fabric to metal. Available in March 2022, orders can be placed from today. Please PM or email to discuss further and trade-in options for your current loudspeakers. Rick
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Hi Rick, I was wondering who would be the first to post ... thanks for including the link to M's website. I also found this link ... Wide Screen Review - Press Release - 8000XERegards, Carl
861v6+ID40, HD621, 8000.2, 7200HC, 7200.2, SKYQ Silver, PS3, PDP-LX6090, QNAP TS870-Pro (8*6TB), Roon, iPadAir2.
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Wow - what a pair of beauties, similar but also very different in the design, sharper lines - can't wait to listen when they become available. I guess that also settles discussions on if M will continue...
/lars
818v3, Trinnov Altitude 32-16, 271, G68ADV, UHD722, DSP8000(U)SE, DSP5200 (SL), DSP5200HC (SL), DSP3200, 4xDSP320.2, G98, MS200, Prime HA, Ex2, 561, 598DH, 504, Roon Lifetime, Roon Rock, 218, Oppo 103, Panasonic UHD9000
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Both surprised and impressed.
The control and connectivity enhancements are great.
Hopefully the start of a revamping of the whole speaker line.
"Wonderful perfect quadraphonic sound with distortion levels so low as to make a brave man weep" - Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz of the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council
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Hitchhiker
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Interesting that they are moving a lot of the controller facilities into the speaker (analogue, 24/192 SPDIF). Gorgeous update to a unique shape. Also, nice to see a mix of class AB and D amps.
I wonder how long before there is some trickle down?
Main: Roon-Mac, Oracle Delphi/SME 309/Cadenza Blue, GSP Reflex C, 218, DSP5200SEU, Sky Q, Samsung 49KS7000
Office: Roon-Mac, Quad Vena 2, DALI Opticon 1
Prototype and learning: 101, M30 mk1
Next project: Vintage LS3/5A, QUAD 303
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Senior Shouting Officer
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That's great news; very positive. Any guesses at likely cost? £55k?
Cinema: Meridian 271, 3 x DSP640 (behind screen), 4 x DSP320 (in-ceiling), 4 x DSP3100 (surrounds), 2 x AC12 (interface). 2 x Perlisten D12s subs, Lyngdorf MP40 processor. DT 145" 2.35 AT screen. Sony VW870 projector & S-T lens, Lumagen Radiance Pro.
Lounge: Roon, NUC, Kef LS50 Wireless + 2 x REL Gibraltar-2 subs
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They are expected to be £75,000 GBP inc. VAT here in the UK.
Rick
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Pan-dimensional being
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Wow - down to 18Hz and a lot more powerful. Interesting that the familiar display we've all become used to on larger DSPs is gone. They look really stunning and elegant. Looking forward to hearing these!
Theater: 861v4_LPS, 818v3, HD621, Oppo 203, Lumagen Pro, DSP8000SE, DSP5500C, SW1600x2, DSP5500, Epson 6040UB, PS4
Living room: 861v4_LPS, HD621, DSP8000SE, DSP5200C, Oppo 203, Lumagen 2143, 818v3, Sooloos/MC600 Bluesound Node
Bedroom: M80
office: G68D, DSP6000
Garage: DSP5000
Storage: M33s, DSP33s, DSP5k, 501, 518, M1500, G98DH, SW1600
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Pan-dimensional being
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US$125,000 in standard finish. The dimensions are identical to existing 8Ks. I measured my 8000SEUG.
Last edited by Mtns; 2021-11-10 19:06. Reason: Added dimension info.
James
NC1: 861v8, ID41, 218, 251(to outdoors), DSP8000SEUG, 7200SEC, DSP520 rears, Apple TV, DirecTV, Oppo BD103, QNAP251, Roon
NC2-M7005, Triad Silver Speakers,Acurus Amps
FL1: 861v4, ID40, 218, MS200, DSP8000SEs, DSP7200SEC, DSP5000s, DirecTv, AppleTv, OppoBD103, QNAP469, Roon
FL2: Marantz 7005, 251, M60s,60C,33s, Oppo BDP-93,MS200, Roon
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What's the "True Link" data streaming format that is mentioned? Rebranded MHR?
John
Main: 861v8, 818v3, 8000XE, 7200HCUSE, 7200.2, Roon Nucleus+, Shunyata Everest w/ Sigma XC and Alpha NR's, HD621, Oppo 103D, Panasonic P60ZT60 plasma. RJ45 switch on master SpeakerLink lines to select 861 or 818, Etherregen & ENO AG feeding the 818, M-Links.
Room #2: 5200.2s from M218.
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Two questions spring to mind:
(1) Do the speakers require a comms link between them or can they exchange commands via bluetooth?
(2) Are the analogue inputs mono, i.e. does each speaker act as a mono ADC/DAC or does one prime speaker act as a stereo ADC/DAC, handling both channels, and then supplying the other secondary speaker via SL?
"Wonderful perfect quadraphonic sound with distortion levels so low as to make a brave man weep" - Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz of the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council
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Pan-dimensional being
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I'm happy they've developed something new, but surprised there is no mention of MQA
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