Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion HiFi & HT Chat Trinnov Altitude CI

I haven't decided to get a new Altitude 32 or the CI in my current current system.

You wouldn't gain much by replacing an Altitude32 with an Altitude CI (except for gaining 32 digital audio outputs).

If it's to gain Dante functionality that will soon be added to the Altitude32 (and Altitude16).

I was in Stratford on Avon, yesterday. The Trinnov dealer there assured me they would have an Altitude CI on demonstration as soon as it comes to market.

I already have two customer orders for them.

Regardless of where you choose to buy an Altitude CI, here is a helpful price matrix (UK) for selecting alternative channel output configurations.

We operate both www.Touchstoneav.co.uk and www.HaloAudiovisual.co.uk. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the new Trinnov CI, or any other hardware.

We are fully authorised Trinnov and Meridian dealers, and we will be able to offer auditions of the product at Meridian's facility and also at other facilities in Bracknell and Stanstead as soon as it is released.

A dedicated Altitude CI owners’ forum has appeared on AVS.

The Altitude CI will become available to purchase 'late November'.

Here in the UK, 25th November is 'Budget Day'. In advance of this date, the Chancellor's reported 'kite flying' measures include a possible VAT increase.

If we assume a modest 5% VAT increase...

Fully populating 1 x AES/EBU output will cost an additional £632.70, and,
Fully populating 2 x AES/EBU outputs will cost an additional £1,016.20.

As with all such Press speculation, there might or might not be a VAT increase.

While some dealers are taking deposits for Altitude CI's, I've had it confirmed that the distributor will accept payment in full at the current price via your preferred dealership before 25th November.

You might decide to risk waiting.
You might not have the funds.
You might take such an increase on the chin.
You might say that it's an irrelevance, as you can buy additional channels later, but it might not be at the current price.

Whatever you decide, you have the option to avoid a potential price increase before the Altitude CI even officially sees the light of day.

On asking Trinnov if the Altitude CI will be released by 25th November...

Spinal, are you ordering yours before the 25th, on the 25th or after the 25th?

Cheers
Tom

Correction: Budget Day is on the 26th November, immediately following PMQs.

When directly challenged during yesterday's PMQs, the PM wouldn't deny any planned increase in VAT.

This contrasts with the same question asked in July, when the PM instantly denied any plans to increase VAT.

I will place my order the day before.

IF there is a price increase, and IF it’s a 5% increase, buying before Budget Day will cover most of the cost of buying the additional calibration microphone (depending on your channel count).

Regardless of any VAT increase, i had already planned to buy an Altitude CI at launch, so i will not lose out if there is no price increase

I'm sure you'll be thrilled with it.