Hi,

Unfortunately the SL speakers only have one SL input (second input is coax) so the suggestion from George won’t work. Hopefully Rick might pick up on this and set you right.

I’ve got a G65 and 218, so I send the front speaker master output from the G65 into the 218 and the 218 SL master output connects to the 5200SE master speaker. When I want MQA the network input on the 218 is used and has priority over the G65. At all other times the 218 is set to use the SL input, so the G65 SL output passes thru the 218. You should be able to do the same with the 210. However, doing that won’t allow you to send the 210 coax output back to the processor, as you’re making a loop. You’ll probably have to use another source for Trifield. I have my MS600 doing that job in my system.

I think with this option you also need a secondary comms connection to the ‘surround’ part of the system. I’ve got a bnc to bnc between my master speaker and the centre speaker. Processor remains as the controller.

Also, with a set up this way, the additional processing in the 218 adds some delay that needs to be corrected for the rest of the system. Presumably the 210 would also have a similar effect.

Presumably, another option is to use the aux digital output on the 210 to feed the secondary coax input on the speaker. I believe that, with the 3.16 firmware, the speakers will accept MQA on their coax input. Working this way, shouldn’t affect the surround delays, as the 210 is working as an independent source.

Brian

Main: G65, MD600 Sooloos, MC200 Roon Core, MS600, 210, 218, UHD722, DSP5200SE, DSP5200HCSE, M6 & DSW.2
System 2: AC200 MS200, WiiM Pro+, M6.
Other: DSP5000 (96/24v1), DSP3300.