Jim, thanks, I shall try some more options tomorrow.
Mike, yes the Mede8er was (is) a great piece of kit. Been using mine for 5 years or so and in its time the best media streamer. You've made me realise I dont really understand Zones. Are you saying you use and can control the Mede8er as a renderer from MC?
I need to read up about Zones and how to use them.
I will report back tomorrow, I'm confident I will sort this and make it work...