Yep. It allows legacy equipment to go forward in Surround setups criminally cheap. I was very pleased with the 218, and, the SE upgrade for 2 channel, in North Carolina last month to my circa 2002-3 8Ks. So pleased I just took delivery of another 218 and a new pair of 8000SEs in my Florida home. I had to wait until company left to tell my wife about the incredible buying opportunity I had to pull the trigger on the next day, or miss. AMEX had not been paid for the upgrade. I love a woman who knows how to fold, big and with grace.

James
NC1: 861v8, ID41, 218, 251(to outdoors), DSP8000SEUG, 7200SEC, DSP520 rears, Apple TV, DirecTV, Oppo BD103, QNAP251, Roon
NC2-M7005, Triad Silver Speakers,Acurus Amps

FL1: 861v4, ID40, 218, MS200, DSP8000SEs, DSP7200SEC, DSP5000s, DirecTv, AppleTv, OppoBD103, QNAP469, Roon
FL2: Marantz 7005, 251, M60s,60C,33s, Oppo BDP-93,MS200, Roon