Hi. OK, first things first- great choice on the power end- I also own the Jeff Rowland Concentra (its a wicked amp- and I will never, and I mean never, need to upgrade!!)I looked into the Meridian 508.24, and had a chance to A/B it with the CD player I ultimately purchased- the new Sim Audio Eclipse. The Meridian is quite nice, if somewhat 'polite'. But when I heard the Sim Audio Eclipse, the soundstage seemed to raise a level, with larger image. Speakers used were Totem Mani-2's (an excellent fit for the Concentra). Don't get me wrong- the Meridian is a great piece, it comes down to preference at that point. Also, I believe the Sim is more $$ in the U.S.- I'm lucky- 'cause I live in Canada, and the Si is made here, therefore a bit cheaper comparitively to the U.S. See if you can find it where you are. Good luck!! Sutts
Comments requested on Meridian 508.24
Any comments on the Meridian 508.24 CD Player. I own the Meridian 508.20 and am not convinced the 508.24 is that much better for the extra money required. The 508.24 sells for $4K but discounts are possible. My 508.20 is connected to the Rolland Concentra to the ProAc 2.5 speakers.