I see the new micro iDSD BL supports an optical input. That fits the bill for me, just a bit more expensive, but it should fit my need for taking input from my roon streamer and from my TV just finished eating. Thanks.
I wouldn't count out LMS yet. I see a beta version of release 10 called UEMusicLibrary at Some Software Beta Downloads - Version 10.0 .
I just ordered two more Touches thinking they were going to to away, but now I wonder if I shouldn't have held out for new announcements. Keeping my fingers crossed for other systems to support LMS too.