Would the Audio Aero Capitole better Theta

A system that sounds "right" with the Theta, will not sound "right" with the Audio Aero, and vice versa. The Audio Aero is way more natural and the Theta sounds hyped up. I sold my Theta and Meridian gear for Audio Aero and Res Audio CD-55 respectively and am extremely glad of it. The Capitole and CD-55 are CD players that you can very easily build a balanced sounding system around.

I have not heard the Capitole, but the two best I've heard lately is the Mark Levison 390s, and the new 24/192 Camelot Uther Mark 4 (DAC only w/ volume control). Both were driving straight into the amps, which I have never been too crazy about. Can't beleive these DACs and player sounded this good without a nice tube pre. In fact they sounded better direct, can't beleive I said that, but it's all in the hearing!

Thetas are way over rated for what they cost. This company made a name for itself way back when there wasn't much competition in ultra high end digital. Now I would buy an MSB before I'd buy a Theta....in fact....that's exactly what I did!

I may eat my words, but in time you will find pleanty of the Aero Capitole players used. For the fast, detailed group or those with a laid back speaker, the aero may not be your first choice. IMO, it is not the end all of CDPs. System matching will still come in to play. Long live the Aero. But I guarentee, it will not be everybody's first choice. Just my opinion. Please don't beat me up. I'm keeping my EMC-1. In my system, EMC-1 0r Goldmund are my favorites. This is by no means a criticism of the Aero. For my money, if I had any, Accuphase and Goldmund reign king.

The Cary is not in even clsoe.Plain and simple a huge step down from the Audio Aero.
Sim Moon ECLIPSE EMC-1 are vastly superior to the Cary.