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Rega Planet 2000 vs Theta Miles

I was thinking about buying a used Planet 2000 but the top load has me concerned that I wont have enough space in my rack for future items ie turntable and DVD. I have however found a used Theta Miles at a good price (about $350 more than planet). Though it is cramping my budget will I be getting more bang for the buck or will the Planet stick with the Miles? As always thanks for your help.
Associated equipment
Conrad Johnson MF-2200 amp
CJ PFR preamp
Silverline Sonata Speakers
MIT T-2 biwire
Wireworld IC's
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statman
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Artemus,

I also own a Pearl transport and to answer your question yes, it does play CD-R's. I've got a copied version of a burn in disc playing right now! I took home a Planet for a couple of days, and then the the Theta Pearl. I feel the Theta to be more dynamic, and with better inner retrieval of detail. I'm using a Pro Basic IIIa for the DAC, which is the same configuration that the Miles is using internally.

If you need laid back, then get the Planet, i'm sorry Planet owners, I was not impressed by this player, as much as I wanted to be! It sounded good, but that's all it did do, the Theta was immediate wow, that's what I've been missing.
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artemus_5 OP
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Thanks for your confirmation that I made the right decision. I ordered the Miles on Friday and it will be here Wednesday. The reviews I have read plus your input are making me anxious for Wednesday to get here soon.
gunbei
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Artemus, sorry I didn't back to you immediately regarding the Miles with CDRs. I'm glad Statman was able to give you the info you needed.

Congratulations, and I hope you'll be happy with your choice. I've heard many people say how happy they are with a Theta transport and Pro Basic III DAC combo, and if the Miles shares the same components I think you'll be one of them.

Let us know how you like the Miles with the CJ gear and Silverlines. Have fun!
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