{"product_id":"meridian-218-zone-controller","title":"Meridian 218 Zone Controller Network Music Streamer compatible with Roon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use in in-room or in-rack, the 218 Zone Controller contains the functionality needed to create a Hi-Res audio zone. Accommodating both local and distributed audio, whether analogue or digital, the Meridian 218 is also an endpoint for Roon, the high-quality streaming service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith both digital and analogue inputs and outputs, the MQA–enabled Meridian 218 is suitable for a wide range of distributed audio applications from single zone to multi-zone use. Control features including IP and IR, allow this versatile 1U tall product to be easily partnered with any of Meridian’s power amplifiers or DSP loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s used within a multi-room system or as the central hub in a single zone set-up, whether it’s feeding Meridian DSP loudspeakers or other equipment, the 218 Zone Controller combines flexibility and ease of integration with Meridian’s renowned sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ-Sync\u003cbr\u003eMeridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Link\u003cbr\u003eMeridian True Link is an encryption method for transferring high-definition digital audio over SPDIF connections. It allows secure movement of digital audio whilst ensuring that the SPDIF clock signal can be transmitted with minimum degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue Time\u003cbr\u003eTrue Time is Meridian's proprietary Apodising Filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital Precision\u003cbr\u003eMeridian Digital Precision maximises the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital audio, ensuring the finest details of every song are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoon Tested\u003cbr\u003eRoon Tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with Sonos\u003cbr\u003eSeamlessly stream music from the Sonos app to a Meridian system and control the music from anywhere around the home using the Sonos interface. Works in conjunction with the Sonos Port or Sonos Connect products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMQA Decoder and Renderer\u003cbr\u003eSupports full unfold of MQA files to feed its analogue outputs or performs first unfold to feed an MQA renderer product digitally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003cbr\u003eAUDIO INPUTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2-channel digital coaxial S\/PDIF input. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2-channel Meridian Speakerlink input. 44.1kHz to 192kHz sampling and up to 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2-channel digital optical TOSLINK input. 44.1kHz to 96kHz sampling and up to 24-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 2-channel analogue input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne network input (Ethernet) for connection to a Roon system or an alternative control interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAUDIO OUTPUTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Speakerlink digital outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle RCA digital output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-Channel unbalanced analogue output (192kHz DAC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCONTROL SIGNALS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP Control: Network socket for use with Meridian IP Control iPad App, other Sooloos control interface and third party control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR on 3.5mm jack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDISPLAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs to indicate source selection and MQA status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIGHT: 42mm [1.65in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWIDTH: 204mm [8.03in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEPTH: 150mm [5.91in]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: Standalone: 0.56Kg [1.2lbs]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1U tall rack kit available with space for two units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal mounting bracket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll-aluminium chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePOWER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh performance power supply: 100V ac 50\/60 Hz | 110-120V ac 50\/60Hz | 220-240V ac 50\/60Hz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meridian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178674372943,"sku":"SP6388ZZ","price":1579.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/1663\/9311\/files\/a2fd778abac1ea6adaa9aea1285b1966.jpg?v=1744802537","url":"https:\/\/music1st.eu\/products\/meridian-218-zone-controller","provider":"MUSIC1ST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}