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Yeap, done everything I could but there was no improvement..

I may have to check with the dealer.. Only problem is that they are not official Meridian dealer, but hopefully they will find a way to fix the problem.

This problem is not yet resolved, but it was good opportunity for me to learn so much about my first owned DSP, and realize how friendly people in this forum is... leaves big smile in my face..

Thank you..

Hi... This is now changing to the issue with MC200.

The dealer suggested that MC200 should be used with SpeakerLink connectors with DSP speakers where coaxial connection (with DSP) could cause problem and not recommended.

He recommended AC12, but I am not sure about this. He also said that audio board can be an issue, but he recommended to try SpeakerLink connection first.

Is there anyone who connect MC200 to DSP with just coaxial digital cable, and works just fine?

Thank you.

That's not correct information to say it friendly from your dealer.

He does like to work (to solve your problem) and wants to sell you his stuff.

Why the coax should not work when the MC200 is functional?
There are lots of owners out here at HH, that use or have used the coax without problems.

Robert

I run MC200 to F80 via coax (then M audio coax/optical converter) if that counts. This runs simultaneously with speakerlink to my DSP5000's.

No issues.

Imho, dealer is talking BS. Sounds like MC200 possibly picked up a fault in transit or it was faulty when he sold it.

There is absolutely no reason why it should not work in mode that you are trying to use it.

My MC200 works with coax digital output to my G61R and I have a SpeakerLink to comms cable for comms control.

Everything works as it should with no problems. I control volume for whole system with iPad on core control.
Good luck, Chris

Well... Finally, I resolved the problem... It was comm issue after all!!

I guess when connecting digital cable, the DSP must be turned off (not on stand-by). I encountered the same issue when I reconnected other transport(that was working the other day) to DSP, so I initially thought DSP was the problem, but with last hope I shut the power and connected the digital cable, and it worked again. So I did the same for MC200, and the problem was gone, like a magic.

So, guess the lesson here is that when I connect digital cable, everything need to be turned off.. Can someone explain why this might be the case?

Thank you.

Good to hear it's resolved but there's no logic in the fix so you may expect it to re-appear. Can you re-create and re fix?

There is no reason to have the speaker off when connecting the cable, it should be hot swappable. I wouldn't let the sellers of the hook yet...

Is the digital cable the only connection ?
If that is the case, maybe you have the speaker and the other equipment on different main outlets ?

Hi... Yeap.. Digital is my only connection, and MC200 is the only source.. So digital cable and the S lead between master and slave.

Are the MC200 and the two speakers on the same main power line, or on a strip or on different wall outlets?

Hi... DSP and the MC200 are on separate outlets. I use PS Audio Duet (220V) for DSPs, and MC200 is directly connected to wall using linear power supply (12V3A)

You should try to plug the MC200 in the PS audio if there is a free slot or rent/take a power strip so both speakers and the MC200 on the same level.

Another possibility is just to turn the main power plug from the AC200 when this a F-type (Hot, Neutral, Ground), that can help.

Also try that when you plug it in the PS-audio or power strip.

Doing all that is to minimize the main voltage differences on all your audio equipment (on the neutrals).

Report back your results please.

Robert