Would it be fair to summarize that we have dealers on both sides of the Atlantic who are already running pure digital multichannel Trinnov to a bunch of DSPs combined with Analog speakers?

The 271 makes this easier and more elegant for wiring in general, and Comms in particular, to involve other components especially M processors. Both digital and analog inputs in up to 64 channels can be achieved by stacking 271s. At present Trinnov and Datasat(?) provide both digital and analog outputs which work with appropriate cabling, and most any processor can connect through analog inputs. High end processor companies would hopefully be wise to take note that these digital outputs should be added to keep their processors State of the Art.

The foregoing seems table stakes to convincing high end integrators/retailers that DSPs speakers remain commercially viable in the short to medium term. If this is not achieved M becomes by default a 2 channel company at the leading edge. With the two newest 2 channel technologies around which M’s equipment is now predicated in other hands, this is less than ideal and has contributed to the departure of much of the engineering talent.


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