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Hi,

Is it possible to play MQA files unfolded from 218 to G65 analogue out?

Some might think why not just go directly from 218`s analogue out. Speakers are part of a 5.1 setup as well.

Cheers,
Frode

If you go 218 to G65 using the 218 SpeakerLink Output to the G65's SL input you'll get a digital first unfold MQA from the 218 which will be processed by the G65 to its analogue outputs.

Using the 218's analogue output gets you full MQA which the G65 will add an additional ADC/DAC process to before the analogue outputs of the G65, which may or may not be to your taste.

Thanks,How is this cabled up. SL Out from 218 is left and right, while SL In at G65 is single connection?

If I connect directly to 218 analogue out, how will G65 come into play at all?

Cheers,
Frode

Would taking the G65 left and right front SL out to the 218 SL in work? The 218 would then connect to you amplifier and analogue speakers.

The MQA (and other) files played directly by the 218 would be limited to stereo but you would still have the surround features for sources connected there.

Not sure how comms and controller set-up would work.

I posed a similar question here and was surprised that apparently no-one had tried that configuration.

Hi,

Is it a special made cable SL L+R to SL single?

// Frode

No special cable required. A SpeakerLink (SL) cable carries the digital signal (L+R) from the 218 to the SL input on the G65.

Brian

Thanks, Brian. Of course, I was mixing Master and Slave contacts with L/R.

It is up and running. Should the green light on the 218 be on when playing MQA files?

I wonder if it is possible to get Roon volume control to work.

Cheers

MQA light should be on.

How does it sound?

What preset are you using in the G65?

For volume I presume the digital out from the 218 would tell the G65 what volume to set, as the digital out from the 218 should not be affected.

Hi,

No light. It sounds really nice. Preset on G65 is Direct.


// Frode

Hi,

Yes, you should get a blue or green light when the 218 is playing MQA _ perhaps something in the 'source' isn't set correctly.

While the G65 will "mess" with the incoming MQA signal, I'd have thought that you should still get MQA indicated on the 218

Sorry, don't know about Roon volume control _ but I'd have thought volume would rely on whatever was set as controller _ presumably in this configuration, that probably should be the G65.

Brian

Hi,

I have connected 218 to G65 thru SL. According to Gianni in such setup 218 is doing only the first unfold. Can it be that first unfold is not marked with MQA light?

// Frode

First unfold should get the MQA light. How are you playing the music? Through Tidal, Roon, direct?