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Just to say thanks for so many interesting replies to this post from all of you. Struttmaster is already successfully doing specifically what I wasn’t previously sure would actually work in practice, but there are lots of other comments that are also extremely helpful.
If/when I eventually get round to demoing and subsequently decide to purchase a 218, I will share my own experiences.
Paul
priorities: stereo music (primarily 'classical' / choral / opera)
boxes: various 500-series, DACs, G91 (+ non-M e.g. ELS-63)
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ODC,
Could you feed the Allo coax output directly to the SE’s and get full MQA?
I’m about to blow my budget on some 5200SE’s and now figuring out the cheapest way to get full MQA...
Thanks,
Rick
PS Audio PowerPlant P5, Innuos ZenMini Mk3 running Roon core/endpoint, G68ADV, DSP5200, Rhythmik F12 Sub.
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Pan-dimensional being
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Get a 218, hook it up to your LAN and subscribe to Tidal and get set up with Roon (if you haven't already). The 218 will decode MQA from Tidal and function as a Roon endpoint. Your DSP SEs will do the final MQA rendering and you are about as good as it gets.
Ken
Main: G68J, 5K2s, 5Ks, HSU subs, Pio 151FD, Dish VP722, Roku, Wadia I70, Anti Mode Dual Core, Oppo 103D Vanity Lite
Office: SBT, Berkeley Alpha DAC 2/MQA, Magico S3 Mk II, Boulder 2060, Lumin U1 Mini streamer, Roon.
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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
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Main: G68J, 5K2s, 5Ks, HSU subs, Pio 151FD, Dish VP722, Roku, Wadia I70, Anti Mode Dual Core, Oppo 103D Vanity Lite
Office: SBT, Berkeley Alpha DAC 2/MQA, Magico S3 Mk II, Boulder 2060, Lumin U1 Mini streamer, Roon.
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Kind of a bummer that I have to spend $1000 on a 218 when I don’t need it’s DAC or streaming functions - just the MQA unfolding.
It really seems like this should be built into the SE’s...
PS Audio PowerPlant P5, Innuos ZenMini Mk3 running Roon core/endpoint, G68ADV, DSP5200, Rhythmik F12 Sub.
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It just the price of admission. We have all had to pay it if we wanted MQA. Kind of like a 4k tv without a 4k source.
Trinnov Alt32, 271, 808v6, DSP5200SE, DSP7200.2HC, M6, QNAP TS451, 218 various other bits.
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ODC,
Have you tried a linear supply on the 218? Perhaps that would help it out.
I’m thinking about a 218 for MQA (see my post today) but not sure how to connect it to the G68, which I currently use for bass management of an analog sub (eventually the plan is to use it for room correction and Trifield)
Cheers,
Rick
PS Audio PowerPlant P5, Innuos ZenMini Mk3 running Roon core/endpoint, G68ADV, DSP5200, Rhythmik F12 Sub.
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Surely the 218 already has a good linear power supply.
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Kind of a bummer that I have to spend $1000 on a 218 when I don’t need it’s DAC or streaming functions - just the MQA unfolding.
It really seems like this should be built into the SE’s... There’s always a Bluesound Node 2 for $500. Does MQA, Roon endpoint as well. Looks nice too. SPDIF coax out and no Meridian integration, of course. But you’re still paying for a nice DAC in there you won’t use. 
M#1: Bluesound Node (N130)>DSP3100 + Analog Sub
M#2: WiiM Pro > DSP5000
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The 218 power supply is listed as linear.
John
Main system: Cable, Apple TV, HD621, G68D, AC11, 218, DSP7200SE (L+R), DSP3200 (L+R Rear)
2nd system: Cable, Apple TV, MC200, HD621, 568.2, M3100 (L+R)
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Hi John,I've checked the manual and datasheet, and don't see that. Where did you find it?
Given the small size, I'm surprised there's room for a linear supply...
Cheers,
Rick
PS Audio PowerPlant P5, Innuos ZenMini Mk3 running Roon core/endpoint, G68ADV, DSP5200, Rhythmik F12 Sub.
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