I hate to say it but I not only agree with Paul's assessment, I think its going to cut very hard at M.

The bottom line is success in the retail/ consumer market place is never based on who has the best product. In this case we here argue it would be M and I think we have a convincing case on that one. But its about many other unrelated factors like what do people know about, what fits into a budget, what the installers like, etc and finally how good is one vs the competition. On those factors except on performance, M scores very low. And the edge in performance the regular person can understand or even hear is becoming smaller because other products are getting better.

When the average person decides they want some surround sound setup in their home and they also want good quality sound for music, are they going to spend the entire budget on a Gxx or on some Yamaha receiver, some nice speakers, a screen etc.... You already know the answer. Even if they can afford the Gxx, the euphoria is over and people are going to be much more reserved with purchases.

I really hope I am wrong but I would assume M expect to get a good return on high line products like the 810 and I think this is just not the time for that or an expensive clock radio in the F80 etc. Its a shame but I think they have made some strategic missteps that need fast correction and I don't know if they can do it now.

Sorry for the gloom and doom. I really do hope I am wrong and Meridian succeeds.

Best regards,
Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.