And we're now seeing more and more items marketed as dedicated DACs that can also do some source-switching and volume control -- that is, act as a preamp in their own right: Benchmark and the new Bel Canto 3.5 come to mind. So, seems indeed like there is a growing convergence. That said, suspect that there will always be a place for stand-alone, single-purpose units.
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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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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