Hi,

If you've already got a core or store you could simply connect a MS200 to your 568 and wait to see what's happening with new kit. That'll give you access to Sooloos / Roon.

Other options:

1. Connect your 568 and a Reviver, AC12 or DIN to SpeakerLink crossover cable (for comms) to a 218. Connecting a Meridian processor to a 218 has been a bit tricky but I think connecting a 568 shouldn't be too different from connecting a non-SpeakerLink G-series processor (although haven't heard of anyone doing that with a 568 yet).

2. A possibility _ When it's available, add a 251 (more expensive than a 218) and run your L&R speakers directly from it. That would get you MQA output directly to the speakers. You'd still need a Reviver or AC12 for comms with the 568, I think.

When some better option comes out (i.e. something that can act as a source of MQA to go into the G65 (or 861) you could use the 218 or 251 elsewhere/sell it on/trade it in.

Not sure that I agree with Fiddler about the additional cost_ all a G65 needs is a digital MQA source_ adding that should't be too expensive compared to all of the input duplication that the 218 involves.

Given the comment by Niek, you could just add a two way (2 to 1) passive audio switch between your 568 and G55. That would allow you to switch between the 568 (for surround) and another source (e.g. Prime or 218) to use the same power amp for stereo. An old Zektor switch, component video or VGA switcher could do the job.

Brian

Main: G65, MD600 Sooloos, MC200 Roon Core, MS600, 210, 218, UHD722, DSP5200SE, DSP5200HCSE, M6 & DSW.2
System 2: AC200 MS200, WiiM Pro+, M6.
Other: DSP5000 (96/24v1), DSP3300.