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Theta Miles CD player

I’ve had my Miles for about 20 years and still love the sound.  I use it with its analog outputs and let the internal dac, do the conversion.  Question- those of you who are familiar with this product-is there a new player that willl out perform this one?  (I use the balanced outputs). If so, tell me your experiences.
handymann
cytocycle
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The next progression is the Theta Compli CD/DVD transport and the later Oppo Based Compli bluray player.  I think Compli cd/DVD sounds much better via analog or digital outs then the Oppo 105D/205D as i don't care for the ESS sabre mid bass leannes.  The Theta Compli has balanced outputs 
handymann OP
383 posts
 
My Miles has all the bass you could ever want.  The fact is, I have to monitor my bass it's so rich and deep.  I have no desire to go to another player.  I love mine.  Just asking...  Thanks for your comment.
sgordon1
444 posts
 
I love my Miles, too.  Although I have not had a major
problem with it, I added a second Miles a few years ago.
It is used in a "backup" system and is my assurance
that I hopefully will never be without one!  The latest unit
is actually an earlier production version.  Don't mind 
that at all!  I figure it is cheap insurance: $600-$800 can be the
price tag of nice ones that come up for sale, from time to time...
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jafant
19,898 posts
 
Does Theta still offer parts/service for these players?
Happy Listening!
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georgehifi
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handymann OP

Your Theata Miles is classic old school R2R Multibit (PCM63 dacs) this is why you still like it for Redbook.

Trouble you've got is the laser (Pinoneer  PEA1343), it's almost unobtainium, and the ones around demand huge prices.
If you love the sound as you say and you want to keep it, get one for a spare before they disappear and you end up with a door stop.
 
 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PIONEER-PEA1343-Laser-head-For-PD-S06-WADIA-301-830-ADVANTAGE-CD1-THETA-...

Cheers George
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