Hi everyone,

I’m about to buy a Distributor 3 to integrate my M speakers with my Arcam processor.

Currently, I’m using two 218 units to convert the processor’s analog output and send the signal via coaxial output to the LCR speakers (DSP7k and DSP5kc).

With the addition of the Distributor 3, I’ll be able to add six extra channels to my system, allowing me to use only M speakers in the bed layer (DSP7k as LR, DSP5kc as center, DSP5k 18 bits as rears or use a pair of M6).

but detailed information about this accessory is quite hard to find.

I’d like to know the following:

Is there an auto-sense function where the Distributor powers on automatically when it starts receiving an analog signal?

Can I control all three zones of the Distributor using a single RS232 port, or will I need three Global Cache units to send RS232 commands to power on each zone and select the analog input?

Can I control the Distributor through the 218’s SpeakerLink IN connection (from SpeakerLink In of the 218 to SpeakerLink In of the Distributor)? By “control,” I mean powering it on and selecting the analog input.

Is it possible to choose between 48 kHz and 96 kHz for the analog-to-digital conversion? Can I disable MHR to use an older pair of DSP5k 18-bit speakers?

I’ve already downloaded and read some manuals listing the RS232 commands.

The product will take a while to arrive in my country, so I can’t yet test or see what configuration options are available through the USB input and the M Windows software.

Thanks!