Well - it looks like my fellow Meridian enthusiasts are STILL very dependable and knowledgeable!!!

I already have the AC12. Purchased it for $250 off an eBay listing where it was originally being sold with a G91A.

Sounds like getting a 218 is a no-brainer? Based upon Meridian dropping everything Sooloos related, I’m looking to simply use my C15, AC12, Legacy 5200’s as a permanent stand- alone system to play my CD collection loaded onto the C15. I have a dedicated iPad that I will not update to make sure I do not run into any issues or software conflicts.

QUESTIONS PLEASE:

1. Getting an 218 will definitely improve my sound quality?

2. How would / could getting Roon play into my system (C15, AC12, 218, 5200’s), can Roon simply become part of my system allowing Tidal and Internet use (after I learn how to use it!)?

3. THIS MAY BE TOO MUCH TO ASK, but:

Does anyone know specifically how to connect the C15, AC12, 218 and the 5200’s (what to what, which cables, etc? An example is that I needed a custom master cable with one end having the slotted socket going into the C15, and the other end being a regular comms pin going into my Master 5200, then a regular slave pin going from Master to Slave 5200. Then the RCA or SPDIF coming from the C15 to the Master digital in and another going from Master digital out to slave digital in.

The AC12 has the same slotted socket for the Meridian main plus a regular pin for the slave. Before purchasing the 218, I just want to make sure everything connects correctly and whether I need another custom cable.

Any guidance would be helpful - if a phone conversation would be easier, please send me a PM and we can arrange it. I’m even willing to pay for someone’s time if needed.

DSP7200SE / DSP5200 / 861 v4 / 218 / C15 / Oppo 205 / DSP5500 Center Piano Finish