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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.
C'mon Chris. While we would expect that it would sound better than your average shelf system, I think we can have some idea of its limitations. Is there really any doubt that any of us can take $3k and build a system that blows a device this small away? You won't get the DSP, but in terms of pure fidelity, a superior amp, speakers and front end can easily be acquired for $3k without the inherent limitations of this small, single box solution. If it is as great as you suggest, then wouldn't that canibalise into Meridian's sales of higher end products, and wouldn't we see them abandon stereo systems for higher end F90, F100 systems? I don't think that any of use will be trading in our dedicated systems for F80s. Not that I think that this is what Meridian is suggesting. I just think that your comments about performance are exaggerated. I don't even expect my G68ADV to last a lifetime.