I used the laser linque from my Data IIIa and it was excellent. When I wanted to go to the Sigtech DSP I found when I added the Digital Lens with Orchid interconnects the sound fairly equivalent, especially after I used 80 lbs of lead shot to absorbe the vibrations on the Data III's coverings! That said, no two Digital Lens units are exactly the same and I've had my hands on four! What finally caused me to move on was the flip side of the excellent bass from the audio output of the Gen Va, that is when going directly into my tube monoblocks there was a slight but noticable "transistor" sound. The Platinum balanced outputs have no analog (audio) stage and do not have that signature. The dCs units also don't have it. Also the Platinum and dCs have to my ears more musical D to A conversion. The Digital Lens slightly degrades the qualityof the sound with these units. Don't get me wrong the Va is a great unit and I loved it but time has passed it by. I certainly wouldn't dump it immediately because it will cost a fair piece of change to get better performance. But even at used prices I would have to think twice about recommending it and I've owned Theta gear for over a decade.
Theta GenVa Upgrade
I want to upgrade my DAC and have been waiting for Theta to come out with their Gen VI, but I am starting to wonder if they will ever produce it. They have a habit of announcing products years before they produce them and given all of their attention to surround processors lately I am starting to wonder if they will produce a Gen VI at all. Any suggestions on a DAC in the $5000-6000 range that would improve on the sound of the Gen Va? I have been considering the MSB Platinum DAC. Thanks
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