My shopping list includes QNAP/MS200, but with limited budget I'm not committing until Meridian's MQA hardware choice is clear. IIRC, the MS200 is 4 years old. I suspect it's role is only a conduit for Meridian MQA enabled Processor's/DSP's. Thus, it won't be replaced/updated.

I would buy an MC200.v3 if it was MQA capable.

Surely, the 218 can't be the only (custom install) option for Meridian customers (ignoring Prime/Explorer)?

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#1: DSP5200SE|DSW.2|218|210|506.2|504
#2: Prime/PSU|SOtM sMS-200 Mini NEO SE|Focal Stellia
#3: Other stuff