The decision has been made without much stress and there is a QNAP TS-251+ on its way. This will be followed when available by a 218 zone controller.
When and if 4K is readily available then a dedicated 4K streamer might be justified but for now a trouble free life seems a good idea.

The diggers arrive in the morning for the fibre Broad Band duct installation so I have more than enough boys toys to play with for now. Next stop Met Opera and ENO web sites!!!!!!!!!!

Happy winter Solstice to all.

System 1. AVI S21 amplifier, Meridian 504 tuner, Meridian 218 zone controller, ATC SCM35 passive speakers.
System 2. HUMAX Freesat Foxsat receiver, Pioneer PDP427XD Plasma TV, UHD722,Apple TV, G61RSL, AC12, DSP3300 centre, 2 X DSP5000 96/24 Smileys.