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This £405 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the £361 75th percentile and significantly higher than the £320 median for recent GBP listings of the Meridian Audio Core 200. While external data shows a German listing at roughly £510 and a UK Sooloos MC200 at £285, the Core 200 specifically anchors firmly in the £279–£361 range, making this £405 ask roughly 26% over the median.
Despite the price, the Core 200 remains a highly regarded digital preamp and DAC that excels in soundstage precision and tonal neutrality, often paired with Meridian’s DSP series for a complete active system. If this unit is in original-owner condition with all cables and remote, it could still offer meaningful upside for a buyer seeking a top-tier British digital source, but only if the seller justifies the premium with verified low wear or included upgrades.
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Meridian Audio traces its roots to 1977, when British innovators Allen Boothroyd, an industrial designer, and Bob Stuart, an engineer, founded the company in Cambridgeshire, England. From the outset, Meridian—initially known as Meridian Sound System Company—targeted high-end audio, launching with the M1 active loudspeakers, among the first designed specifically for domestic listening rather than professional use. This heritage of British engineering excellence has defined the brand, with all products researched, designed, and engineered in Great Britain, earning over 350 industry awards and placements in prestigious collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum and MoMA.
The company's product focus centers on cutting-edge digital audio solutions, particularly DSP (digital signal processing) loudspeakers with integrated amplification, including groundbreaking active designs like the world-first D600 digital loudspeaker in 1989 and high-resolution active systems from the 1990s. Meridian excels in premium home audio and video entertainment systems, encompassing amplifiers, digital speakers, and in-wall options for custom installations. Its expertise extends to bespoke automotive sound systems, partnering with luxury marques like Land Rover, Jaguar, and McLaren to deliver immersive 3D surround audio tailored to vehicle acoustics.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Meridian commands respect among discerning audiophiles and custom integrators worldwide, sold in over 80 countries through specialists. Renowned for pioneering digital audio advancements and superior fidelity, it sets benchmarks in both residential and in-car luxury audio, blending innovation with craftsmanship for those seeking uncompromised performance.
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