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Want to buy a high-end and excellent DAC, help plz

Hi
right now I want to upgrade my DAC so I can stop considering about source for a while

My taste: liquid, image, soundstage, detail, neutral.

I have in mind about the theta gen VIII or the accuphase DC - 101. However, I don't think i have a chance to listen to the demos so everyone's opinion is very important to me

Which one is better in your opinion? or do you know some DACs better than them?
plz give me your opinion

thanks
lobster_king

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stick70
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If you want liquid the Theta Gen VIII v.2 is the why to go. I bought one a few months back and boy did it bring out the music on my CD's. There is a used one currently listed for a great price and for an additional $1500 you can have it upgraded to the V.2 which has a much better volume control and updates to the DAC's.

Something to check out if you can.
stick70
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No I bought the V2 new. I have never heard the V1.
I can tell you that the prices of a used V1 are falling (see currently listing here on Agon) so now is the time to buy one if your in the market. There is a thread on the AVS forum with a few people that have upgraded to the V2 and all have say it was a measurable difference in sonics. In my experience with the Gen VIII v2 I feel it is one of the best Dacs/preamps on the market today. If you call around to the Theta dealers most will give a you decent discount seeing the current state of our economy. Not to many people walking into their store plunking down 11k for electronics equipment. Or just buy one off of Agon and get it upgraded down the road. Your still ending up with a very highend DAC or a straight 2 channel preamp. I use it mainly for vinyl.
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