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Digital Inputs on McCormack Preamps?

Do any of the McCormack preamps have digital coax or optical inputs? If not, does anyone know why this is?

Also, I'm debating between a used RLD-1 and a TLC-1 with the platinum revision to mate with my DNA .5 Rev A amp. Primary listening is rock (both light rock and hard rock, but not "pop"), though I listen to a fair amount of classical and jazz. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the input!

HC
aggielaw
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kr4
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BECAUSE THEY ARE ANALOG PREAMPS!

Sorry for shouting but they would your expect any digital connections on purely analog devices?
aggielaw OP
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Hmmm...although I love McCormack's gear, I think I'd feel more comfortable with a preamp with digital inputs.

All: Any recommendations in the $1k-$1500 (used) range?
jafox
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What you seek is a DAC within a line stage....and at $1000-1500 used? You ask for a lot at this price range. Perhaps your best bet would be to hunt down a HT preamp/processor like the B&K 30 and just use its 2-channel capabilities. I personally feel you would do much better to get a separate DAC (so many good ones out there for less than $500) and go with your favorite McCormmack line stage.
John
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