Meridian 808 vs 808.2


Meridian has recently replaced its 808 CDP, which came out in '03, with a new model called 808.2. The 808.2 has been out for about 6 months, though it is not yet listed on the Meridian website. According to Meridian USA, though the casework of the 808.2 resembles that of its predecessor, the newer model is internally quite different, with new power supply, DSP, cards, filters other parts.

Is there anyone who has had the opportunity to compare the two players and would care to comment?

thanks
ubglub
sorry for the ignorance - what is the difference between the 808.2 & the 808.2i?? thank you.
04-26-08: Bombaywalla
sorry for the ignorance - what is the difference between the 808.2 & the 808.2i?? thank you.

& Analogue outputs - basic pre amp !
anybody with an 808 (or 808i) that has something to add by way of comparison with Bar's description of the 808.2, even if you have not a/b-auditioned the two units?