I second the seperate preamp/converter recommendation. It gives you WAY more flexibility and choices.SonicAlbert said:Anotehr option is to buy whatever preamp you really want, and then put a AD converter after it. That way you aren't limited in choices to only the preamps that have converters built in.
I think Aphex makes a two channel preamp with converter, 1100 is the model number as I remember. Grace Designs makes the Lunatec.
Pretty sure the OPs first three albums are in the discount bins by now....