Theta Generation VIII & Wadia 270?

I have a GNSC modified 270se paired with dCS gear and a Placette Active dual mono preamp. Love it.

Tomer:

It depends what you are looking for. The Compli is a universial player. The 270se is redbook. The Compli will provide greater format flexibility...but there is NO WAY that the Compli will play redbook nearly as well as the 270se. They are in a different league for redbook playback. Take a look at the VDRS transport for the 270se on the Wadia site. It is amazing. I've heard both and own the 270se. I guess it depends how important redbook quality is to you. 90% of my listening is redbook so i use the Wadia for that. I then use an extensively modified Pioneer DV47a for SACD or DVDa.

Harry

Jitter reduction is essential. I have two Apogee Big Bens in my system for this purpose. But anyone who thinks that jitter reduction in and of itself makes the transport "irrelevant" is way off base. Reduction in jitter allows a really good transport to differentiate itself from mediocre competitors.

The Wadia has an ultra-stable TCXO clock that is pretty amazing. I'm not sure what they've done in the Compli in this regard.

harry