Howie,

I just reviewed the high level specs. The 808 and 808i both appear to have the same Preamp/Analog output capability. The i in 808i is for INPUTS. The 808i adds inputs so you can plug other devices into it (i.e it can act as a preamp for other sources). I think you'd have to evaluate your own other sources with the 808i to decide that because everyones is going to be different. But as a Preamp for the 808 itself I think they are both the same.

I wonder if an 808i is an 808 with an 800 series IE00 and ID20 card and could be added later?

- Fiddler (IMHO)

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