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Compared with the obvious alternative at this price point—a fresh budget preamp—this one lands above the median but still inside the upper half of the recent used market, so £220 reads as a fair-to-strong ask rather than a bargain or a stretch. With recent comparables centered at £141 and the top quartile at £220, the price is right on the 75th percentile, which is sensible if the unit is clean and fully working.
The 562V is well-regarded because it gives Meridian’s usual polished, composed presentation and works nicely as a straightforward, high-quality linestage in a system that values control and low noise. If it’s complete, original, and cosmetically tidy, the appeal is mainly in getting a solid, grown-up preamp from a respected maker without having to pay new-money pricing. At this level, just confirm remote, power supply, and all inputs are behaving as they should.
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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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