Pauli (and One2Many),

Have no fear; the MC200 sounds fantastic as a stand-a-lone Audio-server. Adding a MS600 will lift the sound as well as adding a second zone, but as in all HiFi it is a case of diminishing returns.

You don't list (in your sig. box) what the rest of your kit is [it's a good idea to do this as it helps others to give more informed advice], but you might find that you�d get a better improvements starting with just a MC200 and then investing funds in other areas of your system.

As always the golden advice is to let your own ears decide. If that is not possible I'm sure you would not be disappointed with a MC200.

Other options to consider
-- A used C15 (digital audio quality very similar to a MC200)
-- A used C10 (digital audio quality not as good, cheaper than a C15) but excellent when used with a MS600.

Check the Wiki out for more details on the C10/C15s variations.

In the Meridian hierarchy The MS600 is second only to an internal ID40 card within 808.3/861v6.

Regards,
Carl

861v6+ID40, HD621, 8000.2, 7200HC, 7200.2, SKYQ Silver, PS3, PDP-LX6090, QNAP TS870-Pro (8*6TB), Roon, iPadAir2.
[In Reserve] C15, MD600 (2*3TB), TwinStore RM (2*2TB)