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Pioneer 47Ai / Audio Refinement Pre2 DSP help

I just had Stan Warren modify my Pioneer 47 Ai universal player and I also purchased an Audio Refinement Pre2 DSP preamp processor. As I was reading through the Pioneer manual there is mention of the AV receiver needing to be compatible with high sampling rates (96 kHZ). I checked the manual for the Audio refinement pre and there is no mention either way if it is compatible or not. I am REALLY hoping it is and that I did not make a mistake buying this pre. I bought it specifically because it has the 6 analog inputs for DVD audio and SACDs - I really appreciate any answers you can help me with.
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The Audio Refinement Pre 5 is a killer two channel preamp that also has a 5.1 channel in/out. No surround processing in the preamp, it's totally analog, but great sound at a bargain price. The Pre 2 is designed for folks who want to do digital surround sound (ie DD/DTS).

If you have any questions about the Pre-2 (which can probably handle a 96khz signal in the digital domain) I would call or email Audio Plus services (distributors of AR gear in the US). I just contacted them about my AR amp and they were immensely helpful.
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