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I don’t doubt your word but I read things like the following and get confused, obviously as we now know Airplay/Airplay2 was MIA. Surely they didn’t slip up on it being a UPnP server too

From Darko

On streaming platform compatibility, the 210 runs the gamut: from aptX Bluetooth, Apple Airplay and Spotify Connect to UPnP/DLNA and Roon Ready. Connect a storage device to the 210’s rear-panel USB socket and the Meridian streamer becomes a UPnP server, capable of streaming to itself, supporting PCM up to 24bit/96kHz. MQA support is also provided.

From Meridian

With the 210 Streamer, music can be accessed through Spotify Connect, Bluetooth® wireless technology and UPnP. It is also a Roon Ready device. The USB input allows it to become a UPnP server.

The Darko piece is inaccurate on AirPlay capability (and I’ve told him so).

Similarly, several PP’s have also advertised the 210’s AirPlay abilities. There will be disappointed customers who buy expecting that feature after taking the PP’s advertising at face value.

Also, while M do indeed describe the 210 as a UPnP server, it still requires a separate music core - such as Roon, for example - from which to operate.

Agreed and eventually Meridian acknowledged Airplay didn’t make it, there has been no word on the UPnP server provision so are we safe to assume the data sheet is correct about this?

Anyone from Meridian care to confirm one way or another.

Meridian have always been crystal clear and unambiguous in their documentation.

PM sent.

I do so look forward to your frequent PM’s.

It’s a pity Meridian didn’t provide a USB 3 interface on the Meridian 210, with the inherent faster transfer speed, since many of the latest external drives feature USB 3. Not a big issue, but since the 210 is a new device...

USB2 probably provides sufficient transfer rate for audio playback.

There are a couple of very active partners here, please chime in, is UPnP server or not?

If it is, that’s impressive, if not, business as usual.

We got our 210"s today. Looking forward to trying it out.

I was able to use UPnP and connect to my NAS drive where all my music library resides.

Using a UPnP App such as Media Monkey I was able to see all my albums, playlists, etc. Interestingly pressing the volume buttons on my LG phone running Media Monkey it controlled the volume on the DSP8000SE speakers connected to the 210 over SpeakerLink.

I will do more with trying the USB connection later.

Bruce

So I assume your NAS is not running as a UPnP server and that the 210 is acting as the UPnP server, thank you very much for testing and publishing your findings.

Russ

Both the 210 and the NAS show up as UPnP devices in Media Monkey. I played from the NAS and "Casted" to the 210.
This said, it is true that you can play music from the NAS to the 210 without a core player such as Roon.