A system in one embodiment includes multiple analog inputs for receiving readback signals, an analog to digital converter coupled to each of the analog inputs for converting the readback signals to digital signals, a buffer coupled to outputs of the analog to digital converters for at least temporarily storing the digital signals, and a digital processing section also coupled to outputs of the analog to digital converters for processing the digital signals for reconstructing data therefrom. A method in one embodiment includes receiving multiple channels of analog readback signals from a magnetic head, converting the analog signals in each channel to digital signals, buffering the digital signals, and outputting the buffered digital signals. A method in another embodiment includes receiving a readback waveform from a magnetic storage device, reducing a frequency offset of the readback waveform, and generating a synchronized, oversampled waveform from the readback waveform.