Interesting to see the i-dock included. Still waiting on the i80 for the F80. I wonder if this will bring an F88 on board too, with integrated iDock.

The price worried me a little although hopefully is just the cost of the trees and hand lacquer. I can visualise people in the factory getting RSI in their 'lacquer wrist.'

Im still hanging out for the i80, which I was hoping to come in around �150-�170 but, according to my dealer, his record is still stuck at availability at end of the month and price is rumoured to be around �200 which is disappointing and would push the ball back into the SB3 court.

As for software update for F80, it will apparently be available on CD (even though mother said that a special lead was necessary) and an alternative colour matched cover for the i80 would be an accessory - hopefully that is a free accessory.

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