New Kef LS60 has an eARC connection. They can be used wireless, network cable, digital or analog. Dutch and Dutch 8c only needs a network cable. Genelec the Ones digital AES3 standard connectivity, use proprietary DSP and can now control an immersive system. The future is wide open though old guys wanting to play with amps, dacs and what not will still be around.
Who actually uses digital speakers?
Of course, @atmasphere is about to jump in and say "no such thing as... " so before he jumps into the fray, what I mean is, who uses active speakers with digital inputs?
The biggest brand I know of who invested in this in a big way was Meridian which I believe had not just S/PDIF but a custom digital interface as well. With the advent of plate amps with S/PDIF inputs standard I'm wondering how many audiophiles have made the jump to active speakers using the digital inputs?
What are you using and what is your experience like?