Hi David

My preference is for the player direct to the DSPs. I have the 808.2i direct to 8ks (SPDIF) and find it to offer the kind of transparency, delicacy and detail that I've only previously heard from very high end dedicated two channel systems. I have also tried the 808.2i via a 568.2mm, G68 and 861, and each imparts their own sonic signature compared to a direct connection.

Cheers

George