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

Showing 3 responses by ubglub

Bar81, thanks for the response. Any reaction to share regarding your 808.2? Also, had you ever auditioned an 808?
Bar, what do you, or your friends, mean by "hi-fi" in this case?
It seems like an audiophile pejorative, but leaves me guessing as to specifics.
thanks again
Ub
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?