Despite AnswerKillers "2 questions for the price of 1" faux pas. wink

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What does M consider to be the best media player solution out there? Is M still considering the introduction of a media player?
I`m with him on the 518/G68 question (and a few others, ... more if I understood them all!).

Not really understanding all of the technicalities, please could someone explain (preferably in idiot terms) how the G68 does the same as the 518 (excluding the music shaping) with regards to increasing digital gain and 16-bit to 24-bit conversion? - Is it to do with?:

“The G68`s ‘Smart Source` feature continually monitors the digital inputs and automatically loads the correct decoding software for the format, speaker layout and encoding of the incoming signal. This capability is enhanced by MHR SmartLink, which provides a digital link between a Meridian optical disc player and processor, carrying explicit information about the nature of the data stream as well as encrypted high-resolution digital signals from DVD-Audio - the first system of its kind to be approved.”

John - Thanks for all of the work that has gone into this post.

Joel - Thanks for keeping this post interesting

Tom


Main: G61SL, 218, HD621, 2*7200SE, 7200HCSE, M6s, DSW, Apple TV 4K, NUC (Roon server)
Secondary: Wiim Pro, 3200, Audio Core 200
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