Meridian 565 w/dts update vs Classe ssp 25THX

My opinion--- If you can do without the vid.sw.--(just go straight to the tv inputs) and multi audio ins and outs/zones (it has one tos. and one coax) and all the other stuff the mfgs. have added------The Mer. 7.1 will give you the best sound quality---------The limitation will be the amps you use---not the processor-----

I disagree. I personally chose the SSP25 for sonic purity.
I'd try both if I were you. You can always sell what you don't want. The Meridian might have the dynamic advantage, I don't know. Still, the ssp25 was a clean sounding piece, I remember.The meridian will be more complicated with bells and whistles, and is a VERY DIGITAL PIECE. I prefer simple and audiophile grade personally, and I remember the Classe was dynamic from what I heard in the past.
The Meridian stuff?...I've NEVER EVER HEARD ANY DEALER OR AUDIO SALESPERSON i KNEW(and that's a LOT OF EM!) say they loved the Meridian HT stuff, nor owned it!!!..they just all sold it. But that's been my experience.
The classe I remember it being a deal!
Anyway, you might want to try yourself.
good luck

flrnlamb, you haven't known many HIGH END dealers. The meridian 800 series is considered by many to be not only the best HT unit made, but rivals levinson equipment for stereo reproduction. Given the 500 series isn't as good, but look at the reviews of the 568 ans 568.2. jGiven, the classe equipment is class but your knowledge of meridian isn't reality. BTW, by high end, a meridian 800 system without meridian speakers is $40,000 - $50,000 for pro and cd/dvd. To the question, you must listen to both to get your preference. I like meridian, but classe equipment is wonderful as well. The 565 is no longer being upgraded. Go the the 561 for a bargain and you get computer setup as well as continued software upgrades.