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Unfortunately it misses 1 AES/EBU and 1 more coax and 1 more optical input.
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I would say it just brought or raised the value of the newer Mac preamps/integrateds!
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That could be difficult to tell without listening. But for sure, the MDA200 is an option for those who prefer preamps that don't contain a DAC.
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Or Tube preamps. I don't think McIntosh puts Dacs in their Tube amps
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I stand corrected . The MA 1200 Integrated Amp with tubes does have the digital module.
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I like the concept of an upgradable stand alone DAC, it's about time they did this.
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Do you know the brand of the chip used inside: ESS SABRE, Burr Brown …..?
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Mcintosh has gone all in of ESS SABRE.
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Yeah, I believe the DA2 uses the ESS 9028pro.
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