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I forgot to add that for your SpeakerLink you need to specify that, if you have a floating version, it is intended to be used as Meridian SpeakerLink; otherwise, you will lose your coms connection.. I don't get why this would happen. SpeakerLink was designed to work over standard Cat 5e before Meridian brought out their own branded cable - I've tried a few ethernet cables and all functioned perfectly. More sophisticated cables do not connect all the RJ45 pins or connect some at one end only (floating construction) in order to reduce noise. For SpeakerLink use this could result in comms not working. Specifying that the cable is to be used for Meridian SpeakerLink ensures that everything works correctly. This is why such cables are called network cables or something similar as they do not fully comply with the cat specification because all the pins are not connected. AFAIK.
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I checked a Network Acoustics streaming cable, pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 are used. Audioquest Cinnamon all pins are used.
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Speaking of the 818v3
Currently have a 218 with 5200se’s and a dsw.2
Is it worth moving up to the 818v3 sound wise in this configuration? I know it may be a bit overkill but is the improvement worth it until someday i get back up to the 7200’s
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Yes, the 818v3 is worth the upgrade, especially if you need more inputs.
www.cmbintegrations.comOne step from the Presidency #1 Trinnov Altitude 32-8-16, 271, 8000XE, 7200SEHC, 7200.2, Seaton F18, JL Fathom F113, Revel w990's, Kef R7, ATI 528 Amp, JVC RS4100K, SI screen. Roon Nucleus+, Eno AG, Eno M link, 218. #2 Mark Levinson No5105, Ayre VX8 and CX8, Vandersteen Treo CT, Preamp varies. #3 Meridian Ellipse
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Thanks, How would you rate the sound improvement?
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I do not think you will hear the full potential of your 5k2SE speakers unless you upgrade your 818. As others have said, it is a very worthwhile upgrade and certainly not overkill.
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Maybe one day I like that to. mqa into 8000 se would be a pretty sweet setup but for now I'm content .
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Maybe one day I like that to. mqa into 8000 se would be a pretty sweet setup but for now I'm content . I'd try to put you off that one but unfortunately, even though it took me 20 years to save up it's worth it.
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IMHO, it’s best if you can to get the unit in your system on extended loan, to really assess if it is better for you before spending big.
It should also be pretty easy to switch between the 818 and 218 into your DSPs, so you have a fair comparison.
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