its a full blown reciever, not just a pre.
at least 3 digi in that I can think of.
never heard the mensa upgrade. but was very impressed w/the smart upgrade.
DIP box's. very cool!
but not as cool as a benchmark.
no, but if you follow your ears, and not the techie specs....
and in theory, the re-clock/de-jitter device should be in the chain, it is the upsampledr box that doesnt belong...
i am biased, but digi source > 24/96 > upsampler > mensa > tube amp sounds mighty nice. i would love to compare with a bel canto2 and/or the 901 and now 902...