turnaround: according to dcs, the IEEE1394 (firewire) interface has already been adopted as the standard for copy-protected digital transmission of sacd signals. dcs uses the IEEE1394 on its new verdi sacd/cd transport. if and when sacd becomes a viable and desirable format, boulder dacs may be refitted with IEEE1394 inputs. i wouldn't be surprised if other highend dacs are also being built with firewire connections already installed or with such an upgradeable feature in mind. -cfb
the dcs info may be found at: http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/verdi.htm
the dcs info may be found at: http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/verdi.htm