Designed 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. With both digital and analogue inputs and outputs, the MQAenabled 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 Meridians power amplifiers or DSP loudspeakers. Whether its used within a multi-room system or as the central hub in a single zone set-up, whether its feeding Meridian DSP loudspeakers or other equipment, the 218 Zone Controller combines flexibility and ease of integration with Meridians renowned sound quality. Q-SYNCMeridian Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple First In, First Out buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity. TRUE LINKMeridian 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. TRUE TIMETrue 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. DIGITAL PRECISIONMeridian Digital Precision maximises the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital audio, ensuring the finest details of every song are retained. ROON TESTEDRoon Tested devices are profiled by the Roon team to ensure simple setup and effortless daily use. WORKS WITH SONOSSeamlessly 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.

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