Got mine DB II about six months ago and it was the single biggest improvement yet to the rig! At the time I was running CDP w/ DIP inline and using mega buck digital cables from Electra-Glide and Cardas. Easily the Theta turned the whole show around and no need for the DIP or Electra glide digital anymore. SOld them both for nearly the cost of the Theta and still have the CDP as back up! Philips mechanism no longer made but Theta is working on this issue as I have talked to them personally more than once verifying my transports service history. IMO For $500 or a little more you cannot beat this transport!