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meridian 861 v2.8, is it worth it?

i was going to look at one for 2ch and surround audio .
i had a Anthem D-1,any comparisons?
what should you look for in a good used system to make it worth $4300.
i like balanced
thanks John
mclsound
ramy
141 posts
 
The meridian 861 is an outstanding processor/preamp if you ever go for multi channel system it will serve you very well.The only down side for me is the fact that you require a pc to set it up and that can be a challenge.
mclsound OP
159 posts
 
thank you Ramy,that is something i did not know.
we are not all that you want us to be Nrchy,why you have to call some one stupid is beyond me,i am sure you asked some questions at some point,a question asked more than a year ago may get different people answering.
hikejohn
69 posts
 
Setting up the Meridian with the new software...downloadable...should be pretty stright forward...I have 861 v4.25...while its a very nice unit...and I think vastly better than Anthem....no processor approaches using a separate high quality analog preamp for your CD, etc replay...

John
spatine
84 posts
 
So what are some analog preamps (to go with a CD player) that would be superior than the 861 v4? Secondly if processors with analog bypass would also be superior, then what are some choices?
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