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Hi everyone.

I guess there is a big shift in how we experience music, going toward simpler and easier way (Airplay, Bluetooth) at the expense of the degradation in sound quality.

Anyway, I was very excited about this 210 streamer because it will bring more simple music experience. I enjoy simple airplay as much as high quality sounding music. The link here shows many of my efforts to go airplay without much degrade in sound.. years back.. Airplay with DSP.

So simply, I am excited because 210 will be able bring me airplay. But, it is taking too long, and I just checked with dealer here in my country, and he is doubtful about importing 210 streamer because there won't be enough demand. He recommends 218 instead.

My question is... will there be any difference in sound quality if I go Airplay with (Airport Express) - (optical) - (218) or simply 210?

Oh, and additional question is... what more do I get if I go from MS200 (now) to 218 do I lose anything?

Thank you so much!