Theta Data II good transport?

Don't rush onto $$$digital components when you can get loads of music from Micromega stage... even if you get an integrated player instead of transport it will still make a sence to use it as a transport since transports in Micomegas are excellent.

Does Micromega have a newer player out I thought they have not made a player in about 5 years?

You're right they don't have any new player but if there is a chance to get used one for a-little(range of $300) you won't regret.

While I've had tech problems with several Theta transports, I had some serious reliability problems with a Micromega Leader2 as well... and an old NAD... maybe I'm just hard on transports.

I've had great success with the Muse Model 5 Transport - in the same price range as a Data II (anywhere from $600 to $750 used). It may be another transport to consider.