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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
mchd1
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Who knows when it comes to Theta. I sold my Gen Va months ago. I gave up on waiting for the Gen VI. Every time I emailed them about it I was told that the Gen VI was going to be out in the next 6 months. They announced the thing in January 1998! I doubt very much that a Gen VI or VIII will appear by January 2002. They make quality digital products but when they started making surround processors (two versions of the Casablanca already!)and multi-channel amplifiers instead of upgrading their two channel products I new it was time for me to move on.
davewavaolcom
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Thanks for the update Cousindupree.
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glen
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So much technology. So little time.:~)
rlf
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Cousindupree,

Who did you talk to at Theta? I called Ed Dietermyer of Theta in early September and he told me that the ProGen VI would be out in January or early next year and that the ProGenVa would indeed be upgradable.
cousindupree OP
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Rlf,
I didn’t write the name down, but I believe he identified himself by what I assume is his first name, Adam, when he answered the phone. I could be mistaken. I got to him by telling the “operator” that I had a question about an upgrade.

I trust my original post was clear in stipulating that I inferred something based on a statement he made. Even his statement, the only hard bit of “evidence,” couldn’t reasonably be misconstrued as declaratory in nature. It left plenty of room for alternative outcomes, and his choice of the word "think" indicates uncertainty. Never the less the statement may have been telling.

Cousindupree
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