Imagine my surprise whilst walking through Colchester on Saturday, to see 2 Meridian F80's in the window of a Hi-Fi shop, not known to be a Meridian dealer.

The sign said, "Come in for a demonstration", so I did as instructed.

Well; I had to show them how to set it up with regards to getting the best from it. (Position, Width, Tilt), they didnt even know the remote was magnetic!

So far so good, now I had to get a decent CD in the thing. Keb Mo seemed a good choice, always well produced.

Wow, you should have seen the salesmans face, genuine surprise and approval.

A Man at the Till paying for somthing after emerging from the dedicated listening rooms, turned his head in surprise and said, "Wow, Thats good"!

A more headstrong customer assured me it would distort when it was turned up loud; So I did just that and it didn't!!!

I was able to induce SWMBO in the shop for a look and got the useual "Yes Dear, Very Nice".

She didn't say NO!!! (Think Positive)

So the upshot is; I want one, I want one now and it is as good as I remember from the factory tour!!!!

Cheers, Happily saving, Chris smile


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