Ah yes, comms although for anyone else without an AC12, optical and comms only dongle would be a very cost effective method especially as anyone even with basic soldering skills and good eyesight could make one with for a few quid.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).