You are correct about the analog bypass vs. digital input. Considering the sticker on his reference sources, it would make sense for him to go ahead and use the expensive DACs that he paid for. Personally, I tried my player both ways and settled on digital connection, but my Yamaha CD changer isn't really in the same league as a BAT player.

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