Can you "get away with" a straight RS232 to USB lead or do you need a convertor like the (Meridian recommended) Keyspan.

I use the Keyspan and have almost never had a problem but I've never tried anything else.

Richard

Main system; 861v8 ID41, DSP8000SEU fronts with DSP5500 centre and DSP7000 rears (all in lovely silver) 504, HD621
Second system 861v4 ID40 LPS, G98DH, 504, HD621, 2x DSP5200 with DSP5200 centre
MD600 tucked away in study. Lots of other Meridian!