Originally Posted by Martins HiFi
Until I have tried a 218 with a surround controller, I wouldn't want to clarify anything.

We have 818s and now 218s in the field, with Meridian Surround controllers - however this is using AC12s, and some jiggery in the set up. (on another post here)

I know Rick is also looking into this.
Your description above, you said you have put two channels into the 218 and passed it through, so it does work, surely a G65 instead of the AC200 will work exactly the same, apart from the need to mute the centre, LR and RR?

G65, HD621, 5x DSP5200SE, MC200.