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Old 03-27-2013, 09:49 PM
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Default Upgrade 808.3 to 808.5

Well, it happened - finally done the upgrade (ID29, ID41, Linear Power Supply, Software Update ... and a few more) and by Meridian factory personnel too. His name is Andy.

Not only that, he gave my system a one-off checkup, extended the warranty to 5 years.

Here's some pictures taken during the upgrade and the final product showing the 808.5 nomenclature when starting up.

Sound? Well, I have yet to give it a good listen, over this weekend for sure. One thing for sure, there will be an upgrade coming for the DSP8000 speakers ....
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Old 03-27-2013, 10:03 PM
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Jerry... Congratulations!!!
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Old 03-27-2013, 10:08 PM
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Awesome Jerry!

Enjoy it!
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Old 03-27-2013, 11:22 PM
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Jerry

Thanks for update. I have been considering the upgrade in small part for the 24/192 but mainly the switch to the linear power supply. The few 24/192 I own are already played back at 24/96

I wish they would supply a new plate for the front that says 808v5 to replace the v3 (for eventual resale)
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Old 03-27-2013, 11:23 PM
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Jerry... Good for you!

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Old 03-28-2013, 03:19 AM
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Jerry

Thanks for update. I have been considering the upgrade in small part for the 24/192 but mainly the switch to the linear power supply. The few 24/192 I own are already played back at 24/96

I wish they would supply a new plate for the front that says 808v5 to replace the v3 (for eventual resale)
Yes, they do have a new faceplate that says 808.5 ... just pay for it.
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Old 03-28-2013, 07:08 AM
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Grats Jerrry! Give that PSU some days to settle in by having it turned on/playing.
If you are listening immediately after the upgrade it will take some time for the new PSU/cards to loosen up

But it will be fun reading your audio findings of the upgrade..
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Old 03-28-2013, 10:06 AM
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I wish they would supply a new plate for the front that says 808v5 to replace the v3 (for eventual resale)
+1
Would be an easy addition for the full upgrade kit.
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I think it's better to have it say 808 like the 861. Then you don't have to change it with the upgrades..
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Old 03-29-2013, 06:17 AM
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I think it's better to have it say 808 like the 861. Then you don't have to change it with the upgrades..


Thats like having the FIRST Gen faceplate

Still, the "betraying" signs would be the Meridian logo!

Moving on, just hope Meridian catches up with this idea!

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