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DAC replacement

I am looking to replace my current DAC. Candidates are Theta DS Pro Prime IIa, Theta DS Pro Basic IIIa, or EAD DSP7000 IIIa. Has anyone compared any of these, and have any views to share. Do you have any recommendations for alternatives to these? I am currently using an Audiolab 8000DAC MkIII, and want to make sure that this is an upgrade not a sideways move.
Thanks Mike.
miketw
miketw OP
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Sean
Current DAC being used with an Audiolab 8000CDM transport which I like, and have no plans to change. Current set up is posted Virtual Systems.
Thanks Mike.
elgordo
530 posts
 
Being a long time Theta fan, I've owned the Pro Prime, Pro Prime IIa, Gen IIIa and currently the Gen Va balanced. The best bang for the buck is the IIIa. I recently saw one advertized for $600, I think. You would be very happy. Don
seandtaylor99
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Mike ... I'd appreciate if you could let me know the results if you do change the DAC. I am not really an equipment-head (rarely if ever upgrading) so I am always skeptical of the "latest greatest" digital gear, and as I said I think the Audiolab is a great DAC. But if I am wrong please do let me know. Perhaps I'll have to upgrade ? (Oh no ... not the upgrade bug ! :-) )
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