Meridian 218 Zone Controller

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this brilliant Meridian 218 Zone Controller.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery and comes with a power cable.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good. There are some minor marks/scratches. Please see the condition in the images.

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Meridian 218 Zone Controller

Overview

The Meridian 218 Zone Controller is a compact, high-performance audio zone device designed for distributed audio systems. Compatible with Roon and Sooloos, it acts as a streaming endpoint and DAC, while also providing both digital and analogue audio outputs. Featuring Meridian's proprietary technologies such as MQA decoding, apodising filters, and FIFO buffering for low jitter, the 218 is optimised for seamless integration with DSP loudspeakers or conventional hi-fi setups. It can be used in rack-mounted or standalone configurations and supports control via IP, IR, and 12V triggers.

Key Features

• MQA Decoding – Full MQA decoding and rendering for studio-quality playback
  
• Apodising Filters & FIFO Buffering – Reduces jitter and pre-ringing for smoother, more natural audio
  
• Flexible Streaming – Roon Ready and Sooloos-compatible via Ethernet
  
• Analogue and Digital Outputs – Connects to both traditional amps and Meridian DSP speakers
  
• Lip-Sync Delay – Adjustable audio delay ensures synchronisation with video sources
  
• Control Options – Supports IP control, IR input, and 12V trigger for automation
  
• Compact Design – 1U height, rack-mountable or standalone with low-profile aluminium chassis
  
  

Technical Specifications

Audio Inputs

• Analogue stereo input (RCA, configurable sensitivity)
  
• Digital coaxial (S/PDIF, 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24-bit)
  
• Optical (TOSLINK, 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz, 24-bit)
  
• Meridian SpeakerLink digital input
  
• Ethernet for network audio streaming
  
  

Audio Outputs

• SpeakerLink digital output (for Meridian DSP speakers)
  
• Digital coaxial (RCA, S/PDIF)
  
• Analogue stereo output (RCA, fixed 2V RMS)
  
  

Digital Processing

• MQA core decoder and renderer
  
• Apodising filter with upsampling (up to 96 kHz digital / 192 kHz analogue
  
• FIFO jitter reduction
  
  

Control Interfaces

• IP (Ethernet) for control and configuration
  
• Infrared (3.5 mm input jack)
  
• 12V trigger output (3.5 mm)
  
  

General

• Dimensions: 204 mm (W) × 150 mm (D) × 42 mm (H)
  
• Weight: 0.56 kg
  
• Power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal PSU