I've always loved the Meridian sound and admired their pure digital path logic, but I never thought I would ever be able to afford their equipment. So, after going through numerous Home Theater speakers (NHT VT-2, Aerial Acoustics 7B and 10T) and electronics (Acurus, Krell, Lexicon MC-1), I came to the realization I had reached the financial stratosphere of Meridian products. So, I initially upgraded to a 565/562V processor solution with my traditional amplifiers and speakers. After several amplifier and speaker upgrades, I finally decided my speaker assets had reached the Meridian Digital Theater point, so I upgraded to an 861v2 driving DSP5500, DSP5000C and DSP5000 at the rears. I was so happy with this system, I lived with it for several years enjoying the lush and liquid sound Meridian is known for.

I then began thinking about the future of audio, and decided I could not afford the constant upgrading the Meridian kit demanded to stay current with technology. So, I sold everything and went back to traditional equipment (Anthem electronics, Focal.JMLabs Diva Be/Micro Be speakers and Revel Studio speakers). It only took about 3 months for my displeasure to reach the point where no other sound would be good enough for me other than my Meridian kit. So, I sold everything again, and got an 861v4 with DSP5500 and DSP5000C (I currently have no rears). I am willing to live with the high cost of the Meridian upgrades, because I have discovered I am not happy without my Meridian sound.

861v4, DSP5500, DSP5000C, DSP5000