Digital inputs in high end 2-channel preamps

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Why don't we see digital inputs in high end 2 channel preamps? With the proliferation of digital devices, a digital input seems like a natural. Is this something we can expect on the horizon?
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mitch4t03-18-2011 8:43am

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gfroman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 142 posts 03-18-2011 at 01:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Digital input means the preamp would need to include a D/A Converter within it's architecture.
gfroman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 142 posts 03-18-2011 at 01:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mitch - I actually agree with you on this. That is why I have a Boulder 1012 which is my Preamp/DA Converter. Incredible unit!
sid42 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 302 posts 03-18-2011 at 01:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, Mitch4T, check out the McIntosh C48 and C50 pre's. They have 2 optical, 2 coaxial, and 1 USB port. I have one, and for me personally, they could've left that nonsense off. I hate paying for technology that I personally will never use. But for you guys who think you need it, this is a superb preamp. It has a superb DAC in it for this.

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