The Compli is a universal CD/DVD player that you don't need to connect to an external DAC. I had one for many years and was very happy with it. There's a lot to be said for buying a $5,000 piece of equipment for next to nothing.
Theta Compli used as a CD Player? internal DAC
Hi,
Does anyone use an original Theta Compli (stand alone - no external DACs) as their primary CD player? I emailed Theta and they indicated the Compli is to be used with one of their external DACs. But, I understand the Compli does have an internal DAC (BB PCM1737???) however, this would potentially be my first piece of really high end gear, and I've read that Theta gear is a cut above anyway. Also, I'm comparing the Compli to the following cd players I amd looking at: Cambridge Audio 640 v2, Arcam Alpha 9 and Adcom GCD-750. Also, what would "mate well" with my Pioneer SX-1050 receiver and Mirage M-3si speakers?
Does anyone use an original Theta Compli (stand alone - no external DACs) as their primary CD player? I emailed Theta and they indicated the Compli is to be used with one of their external DACs. But, I understand the Compli does have an internal DAC (BB PCM1737???) however, this would potentially be my first piece of really high end gear, and I've read that Theta gear is a cut above anyway. Also, I'm comparing the Compli to the following cd players I amd looking at: Cambridge Audio 640 v2, Arcam Alpha 9 and Adcom GCD-750. Also, what would "mate well" with my Pioneer SX-1050 receiver and Mirage M-3si speakers?