Update from Doug:
I heard from Doug this week on status of the input circuit upgrades for the 706.
He said he has the parts for both music MODs but not for the Super MOD
for researchers & videographers yet. All the chips he's using are brand new designs. The dynamic range of the stock chips tested around 80dB, in line with the published specs. The preamp chips he'll be using for 1-4 are spec'd with a dynamic range of 125dB. Due to current limitations in the power supply, channels 5 & 6 will use a chip with a 98dB dynamic range, which will be fine for SBD feeds. He's going to offer a Concert MOD and a mixed MOD with Concert on 1 & 2, Warm on 3 & 4, or visa versa. Not able to offer warm for 1-4 unless leaving 5 & 6 stock, again due current limitations. He said the FET warm chips love the juice !
He said to watch the website, he hopes to have a menu of options ready so you can configure them yourself when ordering.
I'm thinking warm 1&2,concert 3&4, since I'd use warm more often with my AKGs. Then all the cables can run from the left side if I'm only running one pair of mics with a SBD feed.
Have a great weekend!