I think you can do better than a compli as a stand alone CD player for the budget. I used to have one myself. For starters, the Compli being a DVD player, you are paying for a lot of stuff you wont be needing. It is also very old and digital technology has improved a lot. Your best bet is to look for a more current price performance leading player and try to score one for 40% of MSRP 1/2 years old. How much are you willing to spend?
Theta Compli used as a CD Player? internal DAC
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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?
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