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Originally posted by sns:
Anyone have any idea when the F80 is out in the States? I'm wondering the same - Did Bob mention anything about the US version using XM radio? I'd be interested in looking at this connected to iTunes... ken
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Originally posted by sns:
even my wife now wants one for her office...
Stereophile: "Meridian equipment has tended to look quite conservative in recent years..." couldn't disagree more. Unless comparing to the horrid Shanley.....
I think the boy Messenger has a point. The G series does look a little anonymous; without the logo the boxes could be mistaken for Arcam. Mark S
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I have posted info on the F80 in the larger Hi-fi & Home Theater forums in Sweden.
The interest can be measured in degrees Kelvin.
HD621, G98DH, G68ADV, Bc Acoustiqe ACT A3, 5200C DSP33, NuForce Reference 9 monoblocks, 2x SB3's, Velodyne DD-15 & DD-12 Subwoofers and a Meridian sub.
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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Without knowing what was said, I can kind of understand why.
The F80 is a product that, from what I have personal listening experience, performs far in excess of what you expect it to. Until you have heard it, it does not on paper appear to tick many of the 'right' boxes. The danger is whether its audio performance or design qualities are something that an individual would appreciate.
Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).
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Let's not forget that it will cost $3k. I have a Klipsch iFi connected to a Sonos in the bedroom. It sounds wonderful, especially for $300 (not including the Sonos). Even at $600 with the Sonos, I wonder how much better it will sound, never mind the fact that it actually won't fit on any of my shelves in my bedroom.
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You have no idea as to how the F80 sounds untill you listen. Real instruments in real space!! It is simply stunning, it has raised the bar as to what can be achieved and will last you a lifetime. In the end, if its not for you, dont buy it. Cheers, Chris 
No 18 in the Hall of fame I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best: GIK monster bass panels, rear wall. QNAP TVS 471i3. Roon into DSP5200SE via 210/ 218 zone... Explorer 2. Bluesound Pulse 2, Mini & Flex. 596v1, 518, Foxsat HD, Sony BDP, Pioneer 5090, 2 Chromecast's for LRB videos. MS200 to F80 for a Roon zone
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never mind the fact that it actually won't fit on any of my shelves in my bedroom I'm surprised that's not a thread all by itself. The nerve of them to design it that way  [just kidding....olive branch.....honest]
Rgds,
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SWMBO says she wants one but does not know the price yet! I think she may change her mind when she finds out but fingers crossed if it really is as good as the lucky few say it is I might just have to bite my lip and but one.
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You will want some Lip salve ready Gavin, perhaps with a Ferrari logo on the case. Cheers, Chris
No 18 in the Hall of fame I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best: GIK monster bass panels, rear wall. QNAP TVS 471i3. Roon into DSP5200SE via 210/ 218 zone... Explorer 2. Bluesound Pulse 2, Mini & Flex. 596v1, 518, Foxsat HD, Sony BDP, Pioneer 5090, 2 Chromecast's for LRB videos. MS200 to F80 for a Roon zone
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Gavin, I was told it was 14.95 :-))
Having bought it, well sorry dear
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