You are correct that analog inputs are converted to digital unless stereo bypass mode is activated, but the digital outputs are only set up for digital audio signal switching. Here's a tidbit from page 19 of the manual:

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If your recorder has a digital input jack, connect it to either the coaxial or optical output jack on the preamp/processor. The signal from the selected digital input source of the Model 950 will be sent to the recorder.


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