It would be interesting if the drive does change to a slot loader whether true DVD-A will be supported rather than the DVD-V part. There is some belief that the slot loader was the inhibiting factor for DVD-A not being supported on the G95 [and F80 although the cited reason for DVD-A (like HDMI) not being on the F80 was product positioning within the whole Meridian lineup so a marketing rather than technical limitation].

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).