Tony,

The 218 does have inputs, just not as many as the AC200. A lot of AV products have optical digital outs, just one more optical input on the 218 and I would have happily swapped my AC200 + MS200 for one. I do have a C02 somewhere that would do the job for me but I'd prefer to be reducing the number of boxes in my sitting room.

Also do we know what power supply the 218 has inside? I presume it's not linear.

Sooloos, Roon, G series (with LPS upgrade), 800 series (with LPS upgrade), HD621, AC200, Prime and PS, DSPs old and new.

Purdeys, Moke, Leica, 'Blad. Only the best.