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The £3,067 asking price is vastly ambitious compared to the typical used market, sitting nearly six times higher than the median £384 and well above the 75th percentile of £524. Even accounting for the specific Supercharged V6 firmware, this listing is severely overpriced relative to the 53 recent comparable GBP listings that anchor the market reality.
The Meridian 861 is a state-of-the-art reference digital surround controller, prized for its feature-rich setup, superior ease of configuration compared to the 565, and legendary DSP movie modes like THX and Dolby Pro Logic. While the included remote and spare buttons add genuine value to a clean original-owner listing, the extreme price gap transforms this from a buying opportunity into a cautionary tale unless the provenance is uniquely extraordinary.
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Meridian Audio, founded in 1977 in Cambridgeshire, England, by industrial designer Allen Boothroyd and engineer Bob Stuart, emerged as a trailblazer in high-end audio. From its inception as Boothroyd Stuart, the company quickly distinguished itself through relentless innovation, pioneering digital signal processing (DSP) and becoming the first to deliver high-resolution digital active loudspeakers for domestic use, such as the groundbreaking M1 and D600 models.
The brand's product focus centers on premium home audio systems, including DSP loudspeakers with integrated amplification, active speakers, and high-resolution components engineered for superior sound fidelity. While rooted in hi-fi excellence, Meridian has masterfully expanded into bespoke automotive audio, crafting immersive systems for luxury marques like Land Rover, Jaguar, and McLaren, with signature 3D surround setups featuring up to 23 speakers tailored to vehicle acoustics.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Meridian commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its British-engineered precision, over 350 industry awards, and museum-worthy designs exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum and MoMA. It remains a benchmark for acoustic innovation, blending heritage craftsmanship with forward-thinking technology across home and automotive realms.
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