Thanks for that link. It looks interesting.
I'll check out the JLM forum as well.
[quote author="Marik"]I am wondering why would you want it?
Get a pre and get a converter (for sure it will have a SPDIF) and then you can upgrade either at your leasure.[/quote]
Well, I am using a Firebox firewire interface. There are four analog ins (which I use a couple external pres with), and two digi ins via SPDIF. I was considering a dual channel Aphex pre with SPDIF outs so I could record with 6ins instead of 4. I thought I may be able to get something of better quality for a similar price if I DiY. Of course, this project wouldn't be my first, but I'm just looking ahead.
I'm about to start my first builds (a few stomp boxes before tackling some pre kits). I want to give myself some goals for the year. This may be too complicated for me though. I just wanted to know if anything was available so I could hold off on buying the Aphex. I had wondered if it may just be better to build a couple analog pres, then build a separate ADC to use with any pre.