Theta Data basic II or universal II?

You don't mention if you use the LD portion of your player. If you do;don't stop till you get to the Theta Data 3. (includes free class A cd player) You will also need a class A dac to go with;....

I currently do not use the laser disc. It is a dedicated CD transport only. Theta data III? Is this a laser also, or cd only?

Data III has both CD and laserdisc has separate smaller CD drawer also very good CD transport same league sonically as a Levinson 37 transport

I have had my Theta fo 1 week now. I am using it with th MF Tri-Vista DAC. The Theta added warmth and dimension. So far I am very impressed. I am still burning in cables and now speakers it will probably bee another 3 or 4 weeks before I could give you an accurate evaluation.

Other units tried as transports.
Sony 999ES
Denon DVD2800 II
MF A308CDP
Denon CDR-W1500

All had different sounds. The Theta is by far the best.

A friend of mine recomended one of the following.
PS Audio Lambda
Theta Data Basic
EAD-T1000
and 2 others that I dont remember.

Remember to take the system as a whole.