Kev~ I got the same response from Theta concerning Ser #. I was quite put off as much by the lady's attitude as the $25 charge. In contrast, I called Conrad Johnson and talked to them about a piece of used equipment I was considering. They gave me date of manufacture on ser #, discussed mating the CJ with my other equipment etc. etc. for 10 minutes or so. What a pleasure to do business with CJ. Though I bought the Theta, their customer service is quite lacking. I've thought about upgrading the Theta but don't know if I want to go through the hassle of dealing with their attitude.
Theta Gen VI? Nope, Gen VIII - UPDATE
Hey folks,
I've posted on this topic before, and can now confirm a prior thread I started w/regard to the name. Check the source:
http://www.thetadigital.com/theta.htm
"...all previous models going back to the original DS Pre and DS Pro can be upgraded to the performance and features of the Generation VIII."
"The Generation VIII will be available in first QTR 2002. The price of the DAC was unavailable at press time."
Great news for all of us Gen X owners. It does appear to be a completely different chassis, but maybe it's a simple as a new face plate.
I've posted on this topic before, and can now confirm a prior thread I started w/regard to the name. Check the source:
http://www.thetadigital.com/theta.htm
"...all previous models going back to the original DS Pre and DS Pro can be upgraded to the performance and features of the Generation VIII."
"The Generation VIII will be available in first QTR 2002. The price of the DAC was unavailable at press time."
Great news for all of us Gen X owners. It does appear to be a completely different chassis, but maybe it's a simple as a new face plate.