Meridian 218 Zone Controller

The Meridian 218 Zone Controller holds everything needed to create a high-resolution audio zone, in the room or in a rack. It handles both local and distributed audio, analogue or digital, and works as an endpoint for Roon.

Thanks to its digital and analogue inputs and outputs and full MQA support, the 218 fits anything from a single-zone set-up to a large multi-room system. IP and IR control make it easy to integrate, and the compact 1U chassis pairs naturally with Meridian power amplifiers or DSP loudspeakers – combining flexibility with Meridian's renowned sound quality.

Key Features

• Roon Tested endpoint with simple set-up and reliable everyday use
• MQA decoder and renderer – full unfold for the analogue outputs or first unfold for a digital MQA renderer
• Works with Sonos via Sonos Port or Sonos Connect
• Analogue, optical, coaxial and SpeakerLink inputs
• IP control via the network and IR via 3.5 mm jack
• Meridian technologies: Q-Sync, True Link, True Time and Digital Precision

Specifications

• Inputs: coaxial S/PDIF (44.1–192 kHz, 24-bit), SpeakerLink (44.1–192 kHz, 24-bit), optical Toslink (44.1–96 kHz, 24-bit), analogue stereo, Ethernet
• Outputs: 2 x SpeakerLink, 1 x coaxial digital (RCA), unbalanced stereo analogue (192 kHz DAC)
• Control: IP (Meridian control app, third-party systems), IR on 3.5 mm jack
• Display: LEDs for source selection and MQA status
• Construction: all-aluminium chassis, universal mounting bracket, 1U rack kit for two units available
• Power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 204 x 42 x 150 mm
• Weight: 0.56 kg