Theta DS Pro Gen VI - update


This may or may not be news to all of you, but it was for me. I just phoned Theta to clarify a point regarding an option on a DS Pro Gen Va. After doing so I solicited comments about the possibility of a Gen VI. The response I received was, "Gen VIII." I said, "what?" Response, "I'm looking at a Gen VIII right here. It's in pieces." Q: "Is there an upgrade path from the Va?" A: "I don't think so, this looks completely different."

I inferred that there is not going to be Gen VI. It seems clear that the speaker didn't believe an upgrade path existed, which would imply that the "VIII" won't have the "DS Pro" nomenclature because this would be inconsistent with Theta's upgrade policy. It's important to note the use of the words "think" and "looks" in the last sentence of the previous paragraph.
cousindupree

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About four months ago or so, I e-mailed Theta inquiring about the Gen 6 and was told it would be available in January unless there was a major problem/interuption. I will e-mail again and see what the scoop is here. I would be surprised that Theta wouldn't want upgrade $$$.

Tim
Today, I received an e-mail response from Ed Deitemeier at Theta Digital. I e-mailed him after reading this thread on Saturday. Here is his reply to my question:

"Our intention is to introduce the Gen VI in January at CES. The "Gen VIII" designation was just a joke at the factory. You will most emphatically be able to update your Gen Va to Gen VI (or whatever it ends up being Called)."

I hope this clarifies the issue unambiguously!!!

Tim
I have never asked about price. I have just assumed all along that they wouldn't talk price until final product is out. I am hoping that they will have several upgrade options such as: DVD-A, Regular CD, etc

As far as 2-channel, I believe they will continue to promote it. They were just bogged down developing the new Casablanca and the amps. Apparantly, they have been quite busy with upgrades for the Casablanca.

Tim