Sorry for not getting back to you about your question to me. I must say though, I sure hope you say what you say in jest. I have been extremely busy with work and family and have not had time to even check out the links you guys have supplied. I appreciate your prompt response but, lighten up! I have been reading this board since it's inception so I am no stranger to it. I just never really bother to post unless I have a question or something useful too add. with that being said, let me get down to business.
I misrepresented myself in saying I wanted to use a better DAC. Why I really want the Digital Out is because with a digital crossover, I can help eliminate any potential noise that might get picked up by running a 20 foot length of analog signal through out that noisy environment. Also the 24 bit Burr Brown DAC in the external processor would be nice. I am sure this difference will be subtle I do have to agree. But I have an excellent ear IMHO. The audio system in my car is worth in the neighborhood of $12k.

As for the sub control I have many many options including what is listed in the FAQ. I was just fishing around to see if there was any other way to set it up.

As for MP3 ripping and encoding I am using Musicmatch 7.0
CBR @256. I have never had any problems with my MP3's quality.

.....Maybe I should have posted this in wish list.

Dave