"Of course it might be that I am completely missing the point...!"

Having just read the Stereophile review, it appears I was, and my worries were illfounded.

The system sounds great (though not cheap).

Here's hoping this is the start of a brave new Meridian world!

Neil

Main listening room - DSP5200SE
Satellite(!) listening room - DSP3200, AC200, 818v3, 500, 504, MC200, Humax Foxsat HDR (for recording radio), Slingbox Solo
Townshend Elite Rock Turntable, Nakamichi RX-202E Cassette (for old times' sake)