haha....thanks guys!!
i didn't even read the entire subject of the thread....just the Sound Devices HD Recorder part.
i e-mailed Sound Devices asking them for some info about size, if it was going to use the same Lundahl transformers for the gain stage, and what chip they would be using for the A/D conversion.
here is the response i got from jon tatooles at Sound Devices..."Due to the very competitive nature of this market and new-to-the-market parts used in these products, we cannot disclose the nature of the preamplifiers and A/D stage. When we near release, this information as well as all final specs will go public. Thank you for your interest."
not exactly what i was looking for!!
however, i can't say i blame them since this is a brand new technology. anyway, hopefully we will know more soon. i'm still VERY excited at the prospect of this.....
dave