There are many other processors capable of digital outputs, the Theta Cassalanca 4a, Storm, and McIntosh come to mind. As I understand it, ATI/Theta Digital bought or is buying Datasat. There are some mighty good processors out there that have quite good analog outputs driven by 24/192 dacs. The 271 would then just digitize what was an excellent analog signal for use in the DSP speakers. I honestly wouldn't expect that there would be much lost in the process if anything. Also keep in mind tbat many of these processors have as good or superior room correction, HDMI 4k switching, are Roon endpoints, etc.

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