+1.

I will also do the 818v3 upgrade route first, then potentially DSP8000 to SE spec - but not until M explains how MQA (and now DSD) will work on the 818v3, and how it might interface digitally with my other non-Meridian system. Like VK I am looking to get the maximum possible out of the 818v3 - digital to DSP8000s and analogue into another system (if it won't work digitally).

Streaming: Roon, NUC, QNAP869 NAS
2ch system: dCS Vivaldi, Audionet Stern, Audionet Heisenberg, Magico Q1
Retro system: 101/104/105, Red Rose Spirit