Transport to accompany DAC

Hi, thinking about purchasing a Theta GenVIII DAC. It looks like, however, that they do not sell a transport.

Anyone have any suggestions regarding an appropriate transport to go with this wonderful DAC.

sammie10-01-2005 7:13pm

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dopogue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,773 posts 10-02-2005 at 11:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just a note about the Sony XA777ES. I have an Ack dAck 2.0 and think it sounds better using a $50 Toshiba DVD/CD player as a transport than it does using the Sony. The combo sounds a bunch better than using the Sony alone. Can't explain this, but I no longer use the Sony except for SACDs. Obviously your milage MAY vary, but In any event, my mildly modifed Toshiba 3950 makes a pretty great transport.
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,382 posts 10-02-2005 at 01:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is a G&D Transforms Reference One transport for sale now that is a very good transport (not mine). Make the person an offer and enjoy it. Or look for a Theta Basic II. Happy Listening.
pardales Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 652 posts 10-01-2005 at 11:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Robm321 has a good suggestion. You might also consider the new CEC TL51-Z belt driven CD transport ($1250 new).
robm321 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 932 posts 10-01-2005 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think a great deal is the Sony XA777ES. I bought mine used and modded for $1,500. It's a very good transport and happens to be a very good SACD as well if your interested. If not it's worth it just as a transport.

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