In my opinion...
1) Meridian processors are excellent. I am very satisfied with my G68ADV which does a lot more under the cover than most people are aware.
2) The 861v4 will sound better than the G68 for analogue outputs (better DACs). How much better and is the extra cost worth it? Only your ears and requirements can decide.
3) I believe that Meridian DVD players are now *grossly* overpriced vs. what is available elsewhere for less. As such I sold my SDI-modded 598 and replaced it with a $140 Oppo HD970 as a digital video transport and a Squeezebox 3 for RBCD replay. No matter what you might think about it, HD is with us *now* and I would not want to be sinking mega-��� into a DVD player at this time.
4) You need to audition Meridian amplification - be that G95, G55 or 558(.2) - with your (bright) B&Ws. You need to discover whether or not the combination works for you in your own home.
HTH.
Joel
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