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The Explorer 2 still has a solid rep as a compact, musical USB DAC with proper Meridian polish, but at £89 this asking price sits above your recent used-market anchor of £66 median and even above the £76 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but it’s no steal at this level.
What makes it worth a look is that it’s a neat little all-rounder: good for desktop or laptop use, easy to place, and widely regarded as an easy, engaging DAC rather than a fussy one. If it’s complete and genuinely clean, the appeal is convenience and Meridian pedigree more than raw price advantage; I’d want at least the included cable/accessories and confidence it’s functioning perfectly before paying near £89.
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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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