Originally Posted by LuvMusic
... monthly cost plus I already own enough hi-def music.
I'm not sure I understand what owning enough Hi-res music means in this instance? You want to play what you have regardless.

Roon is the only platform still actively supported that handles the Sooloos protocol.

You've ruled that out already (even some might find the cost of Roon to be a fraction of the cost of the 818).

Maybe purchase a 2nd hand Sooloos core, but, be aware that it will import and copy your entire library into a bespoke format within Sooloos. And the cost of that 2nd hand unit is likely more than the cost of a Roon lifetime licence. So, again ... apologies ... I just don't get it.

Your system signature says you have the 8000 40th ... assume that's the Ruby Anniversary? Did you not also have the 40th 808 with that?
I also run the 40th set ... so hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Rgds,
Nick