I have the same problem. I have the Theta Basic and the MF 324 DAC. Last week my drawer quit working correctly. I took apart the player and the drive gear was missing 5or6 teeth. I have emailed a guy that supposedly has a repair kit but have not heard back. I use the Stereovox HDXV cable and it replaced a cardas top of the line! It's hard to believe that a 100.00 cable can sound better than a 250.00 cable but it does. Transports are getting harder to find, I agree with the earlier post that the Theta Basic and the PS Audio Lamda are the best transports for the money IMO and the II's versions are even better. Good Hunting. As far as what is more important the transport or the cable, it's all important.
PS the Tri 21 DAC is as good as a DAC gets in it's price range. Only thing that is better is the 47 Labs Shigarki combo.
PS the Tri 21 DAC is as good as a DAC gets in it's price range. Only thing that is better is the 47 Labs Shigarki combo.