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Theta Miles VS Resolution Audio CD50


I would like to get some opinions of how these two models
sound when run "direct" into a poweramp using the variable
outputs. I currently run a Sony 707ESD direct into a Classe
and really like it. I would like to buy either a used Theta
or a used RA to see if either sounds better than my Sony 707.

Has anyone spent time with both the Theta and the RA and can
tell me about how they differ in sound? My first priority
is the rhythm and pace thing. The NAIM was so good at this
but it doesn't have a variable output. And I dislike cold
sounding or analytic players. (I won't mention names)

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy
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dtwomey
18 posts
 
If you want to go direct to your amp you shorten the list quite abit. Anyone else who cares to add to this list feel free. Direct to amp you have the following choices:

Theta
Wadia
Accuphase
Resolution Audio?
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
I highly recommend the Audio Aero Prima. At only $1700, it is a steal. It is wonderful sounding and, of course upsamples at 24 /192.

Good Luck!
davewavaolcom
193 posts
 
I have auditioned the Miles, it does not throw as deep of soundstage as their dac's do. The Miles is certainly not warm. I've had great warm - musical results through my pass labs x-1. Two other options,

Mark Levinson 39 – original version very musical and gooey - less detail.
Pass Labs DAC-1 – more detail and still very musical.

Best of luck
eastside_guy OP
29 posts
 

Thanks for the info on other players, but my budget
is more in the used Miles or RA CD50 range. These
are the two I'd like to know about as far as how
they differ in sound.

Thanks
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