Sounds like a logical (smart) next step.

Suddenly all QNAP owners can get MS200 audio zones. More exposure to the brand much like Explorer.

More agile and streamlined ecosystem where Meridian focuses on audio endpoints instead of building servers.

I mean why should Meridian have to worry about harddisks eventually giving up in old or new Cores.

All while you can just get a fresh QNAP with 2.5" SSD RAID for ultimate in performance and quietness.

DSP8000SE, DSP7200SEHC, DSP5200SE sides, DSP7200SE rears, 861v8, 210, Sim2 Ultranero 4, Stewart Cinecurve 2.35:1, XEIT CM-5E Anamorphic lens, Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K and Wireworld Platinum 48G HDMI -> UHD722 -> Shunyata Omega Ethernet. Shunyata/Furutech power-cables/filters. SR Master Fuse@861v8. Uptone Etherregen with 10MHz OCXO clock.