Music still not sure as like you used Trifield on G68.

Next weekend I'm going to try Tidal vis Explorer 1 and 565 and Reviver to SpeakerLink input on 271. Then compare to Explorer 1 going into optical of Marantz. Should show Marantz shortcomings, but only really testing stereo.

Now everyone seems to rave over MQA from 218, (Roon + Tidal), seems logical addition for music as then bypass the Japanese processor. One other option would be to route your Meridian processor’s analogue out to 271, then you could have Trifield via that. You can configure one input on 271 for balanced analogue and one for unbalanced.

Might also try sending digital LR via SpeakerLink and analogue for centre to 271 from 565 then I could try a Trifield, but a bit unusual as not sure if you can combine different channels on different inputs. In theory though it is software so maybe in future, as have spare inputs currently.

Suggest you talk to Rick at audio images on options with 271.

Kevin

Main system: 271, Arcam 860, 5500, 5500HC, 8x 33s, OPPO 203, Xbox One S, AppleTV4K, Mac Mini, Sony VW760, Stewart cabaret screen, LG 850 HDR TV, Linn LP12, Itok, Klyde, SkyQ,
Broken! G68D, 598DP
System 2: 565, Marantz SR6011, HD621, 519, 5000, 5000C, Mission 770, Quad 405x2, xBox1, SkyHD, Apple TV. JVC HD950.
Panasonic BD, Toshiba HD-DVD.