1) 24/96 and 24/88 are upsampled (2x sampled) signals. MHR (Meridian High Resolution) is a Meridian proprietry encryption protocol used to encrypt high-resolution data where copy protection is required. MHR also has lower jitter transfer properties than SPDIF.

2) The light will be on when a DSP 'speaker receives a 24/96 or 24/88 signal.

3) I don't know about MHR on the 596. Apart from the G08(.2), 800 and 808(.2), the G91 and G92 also upsample (in stereo mode only) and output the upsampled PCM on coax.

4) MMHR is something new. The only Meridian product with such a connection is the HD621 which has an MMHR output. MHR/SmartLink is a six-channel protocol and only Meridian DVD players implement it. An unencrypted six-channel digital connection (at 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz) is possible with non-Meridian kit which has been modified. I have a modified HDMI-to-analogue converter, for instance, which has been modified to be an HDMI-to-SPDIF converter.

5) Depends on the upsampling. At the moment, only the 808.2, the HD621 and some of the loudspeakers have apodizing upsampling (which is supposed to make a big difference to the sound quality). The CES '09 answers were clear: Upsample where your first apodizing upsampling component is.

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