This highly acclaimed preamp/proccessor is a 2 channel only anolog in device THERE are no DACS. These days digital preamps are a dime a dozen, this baby however in the 6axis mode sounds way better than 90% of them. I just bought one for $400 an incredible bargain for a device that retailed for $3500 when it was in vogue. I actually prefer to use it over my digital preamp.