Well, I ran my 7 pin->JB3 this weekend, and at first blush, I don't have any problems...I recorded three full sets, and didn't have a click, a pop or a dropout the entire time. Now, if only I had been able to keep my batteries alive the whole time on the JB3....(but that's another story--I forgot to turn off the remote! Doh! Time to get another battery....)
But yeah, I can vouch for the 7 pin. I used a right angle toslink->mini plug, and didn't touch the cable once I was recording. So...yeah...no fear.
Oh, and Full Compass laid the bad news on me as well. I cancelled the sale. Should problems begin to arise, I suppose I'll throw down on a 276, but if it ain't broke.....
Anyway, thanks guys!
TB