asked my local dealer about upgrading and received interesting response... my dealer called Meridian america and they said the only reason for 808.2 was the drives used in the 808 are no longer available... M america said the 808 and 808.2 are the same sonically... told my local dealer i had read differently and he is doing more research... will keep you posted....

Main System: 861v8, 808v6, 8000SE (l, r), 7200SE (c, rr, rl)
Living Room: 861v8, 7200SE (l, r), 5200SE (c, rr, lr)
Control:15 (2), MC200
Kitchen: G91A