I would also ask your PP to communicate with Meridian HQ prior to their visit and ask Meridian to confirm .

What should I see on the Display of the 818v3 and D8kSE's when I send the following Music Streams??

1) 4x PCM
2) 8x PCM
3) DoP

with the above Streams being input to the 818v3 via both ID41 and Async USB.

And then, I would ask your PP to confirm these Displays during their Visit by sending the various Streams via USB and ID41... preferably with you being around... or else by taking Pictures of the 818 and D8kSE Displays.

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