This response is helpful!

I was about to add to my original query that I am willing to purchase a MS600 (maybe I have this wrong) or a 210 etc. to facilitate my goals.

I understand that the price may be more than a lifetime Roon subscription - but am strongly opposed to Roon for various reasons (including philosophically).

To the responder who could not understand my point about owning hi-def music - since I already paid for hi-def music files, why should I pay an "insane" (~$600) amount for software to play it or pay "$10" monthly to play it?

And yes - I do have 40th anniversary but surprisingly in black color (bought as trade-in from a high-end store).

And NO - did not buy the matching CD player - preferred the 818v3.

Thanks to all who responded - I have learnt so much from this forum. Really appreciate the effort and time put in by the key individuals.

Cheers to all.

Primary system: 818v3, DSP8000 40th SE, Linn Klimax streamer, Esoteric CD

2nd system: DSP7200, 7200HC, 861v8