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Denon 3910 or theta Carmen 2

I currently own the Denon 3910 universal player which sounds pretty good. I listen in 2 channel format only and a mix of SACD and red book. I understand the Carmen 2 requires a DAC and that even though the Carmen 2 isn't a SACD player the red book material on the carmen is superior to the SACD of the Denon. Any advise on this confusion would be appreciated
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tfkaudio
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I owned a Theta Carmen II and it was the best redbook transport I ever heard. I still regret having sold it in an episode of upgrade fever.
That said, I wouldn't make the switch you are proposing unless you a) don't really have much of an investment in SACD software. I don't personally think that the redbook play of the Theta exceeded SACD play from a good SACD player. And b) you are planning to hook it up to a really good DAC.

In short, if your primary and almost exclusive concern is the best redbook play you can get, go for the Theta.

Cheers.
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