Well, I would definately go with a Meridian player (duh!). I currently use the 800v4 with my 861, but honestly, I don't hear that much of an improvement over my previous G98 - and you can get G98s cheaply these days.

IMO, upgrading to the 861 makes more of a difference than upgraqding to the 800.

Simon

My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.