well, I would hook the 512 up to the DSP33's but I've not got the D5 cable, nor does anyone seem to know how to make one, so I'm trying to find alternatives here.

I know what you mean about the HD621 not being the controller, but can it be configured to be a controller? the Meridian config program does list it under "controllers" but I can't see any config to set it as a controller. nor does it then allow me to add speakers.

The HD621 manual does say (on page 8) that the HD621 can act as a controller if used in a non-Meridian system, but doesn't really tell me how to do it. if I could config it as a controller, would it then accept IR commands from the 512?

ed_t: Thanks, she's still in neo-natal at the moment, due to being seven weeks premature, but she seems to be doing fine which is the important thing.

george: I agree, it's the most frustrating thing about the DSP33's and don't get me wrong, I'd love a pair of 3100's or 5000's or whatever. but the 33's were what I could afford and with the arrival of a new baby, I'm not really in a position to upgrade now, as much as I'd like to. if I can somehow get all this working, then I could send the G68 into the mothership for some TLC and then get my system working properly!

I do kind of wonder if I've done the right thing investing into the bottom end of Meridian at this stage, with all these issues, but I guess I'm here now so I've got to work through it as I can't afford to change it all now.

dave

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