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Check out Duncan's Meridian Info on the 861. It is pretty comprehensive on the different models and functions. The jump from v3 to v4 includes additional processing power to handle Meridian Room Correction and also supports the ID40 card for Sooloos or Roon streaming. It is possible to upgrade hardware from a 861v1 -> 861v4. Parts may be hard to find and it may be cost prohibitive so finding a v4 would be your best option. v6 and v8 models are out there but could demand 5-7 times the money. You cannot upgrade from a v4 to anything later, or at least it is not supported.

The 861v4 does allow for routing of center channel bass to the main speakers if you have the front speakers set to large, center set to small, subwoofer set to LFE and Front Subwoofer mode set to LFE Only. I have not experimented with this much since I have all my speakers set to small and use DIRECT mode when I want to send a full frequency signal to my mains for 2 channel listening.

Happy hunting,

Nick