Rega Planet 2000 vs Theta Miles

Hi Artemus. I own a Theta Pearl transport, and am very happy with it's performance.

While I haven't compared the Rega Planet 2000 to the Miles, I would assume because of the price difference between the two brand new the Miles may have slightly better parts and may be a more refined piece overall. As to how the two stack up head to head with the same amplification and speakers I couldn't say.

However, if you're worried about the serviceability of the older Miles, rest assured that the mechanism it uses is the Pioneer Stable Platter which is very durable and still in production.

I hope others can comment on the sonic contrast between the two players. Good luck and happy hunting.

Gunbei, Does your transport play cdr's?

I've auditioned the two side by side. I liked the Unbalanced miles better.

Artemus,

I also own a Pearl transport and to answer your question yes, it does play CD-R's. I've got a copied version of a burn in disc playing right now! I took home a Planet for a couple of days, and then the the Theta Pearl. I feel the Theta to be more dynamic, and with better inner retrieval of detail. I'm using a Pro Basic IIIa for the DAC, which is the same configuration that the Miles is using internally.

If you need laid back, then get the Planet, i'm sorry Planet owners, I was not impressed by this player, as much as I wanted to be! It sounded good, but that's all it did do, the Theta was immediate wow, that's what I've been missing.

Thanks for your confirmation that I made the right decision. I ordered the Miles on Friday and it will be here Wednesday. The reviews I have read plus your input are making me anxious for Wednesday to get here soon.

Artemus, sorry I didn't back to you immediately regarding the Miles with CDRs. I'm glad Statman was able to give you the info you needed.

Congratulations, and I hope you'll be happy with your choice. I've heard many people say how happy they are with a Theta transport and Pro Basic III DAC combo, and if the Miles shares the same components I think you'll be one of them.

Let us know how you like the Miles with the CJ gear and Silverlines. Have fun!