Talk Electronics Thunder3.1 Balnced


Has anyone heard or heard of the new Balanced Talk Electronics Thunder3.1 CD player? Any opinions or advice would be appreciated. I am considering maybe changing my Classe CDP10 for the Thunder3.1(new balanced model).
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I have heard it but only under showroom conditions at the CES2003. It was in the Spendor room. The Thunder 3.1 Balanced was one of the reasons for my attending the CES. It's a great performer even under non-optimal conditions. It has tons of dynamics, agility, details, imaging. It's non-fatiguing (I was there for an hour playing my own disc) but it's not rolled-ff either.
I ended up not buying it due to budget not due to performance. The only thing against it is there are no US dealers I know of. You have to get it from Canada. If it's within your budget and you're willing to deal with Canada every time you require maintenance, then it should be considered high on your short list. It's that good. It uses the Anagram chip.
Hope this helps.