My Squeezebox had exactly the same effect on me. It still plays through G68 but f-arsing-ing around with MRC and s/w updates seems to be a thing of the past. I press a button, and it just works. Once I have turned everything on. G98 just doesn't get the mileage it should - its connected via component because my HD Freeview trial box needed HDMI but I have'nt looked at that for ages as the EPG is not at the touch of a button.

Convenience is winning for me over critical listening and viewing too. A properly integrated music server with M comms and a fully implemented HDMI interface with HDMI input and switching and component conversion may just be enough to keep my M kit powered up permanently, but for now, I cannot justify 5 x 135 Watts just for watching Bob the Builder and Home and Away. Even in standby.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).