I for one would love this!
A 1U box with 8-12 preamps for Avantis and dLive – would make for a tidy RF rack, a nice drop for a second location on stage, or expanded local I/O for the console itself.
I too see the functionality of the DX168/DT168, but most applications where I’d use a DX168/DT168 only needs inputs OR outputs. The 1U form factor would make life easier as well.