I have a model 100 CDP. It has a Phillips drive and uses the Burr browns which was great for its time. When I bought it I also bought a Sony 770 DVD/CD player. It was their best player at the time. The sound quality between the 2 units on CDP was not subtle. Considering the Thule retailed at $1000 and the Sony at $1200, I thought it would be closer. The Thule sounded so much better.
I just replaced the Thule with a modded Phillips. The Great Sony build quality showed itself again when the DVD stopped working. ThatÂ’s why I got the Phillips. The Phillips drive in the Thule works great. I demoed, in my home, a modded Benchmark DAC that was phenomenal with the Thule. The Thule is in the basement.
The resale is low on these, which is great for someone who needs some performance with out a premium.
I just replaced the Thule with a modded Phillips. The Great Sony build quality showed itself again when the DVD stopped working. ThatÂ’s why I got the Phillips. The Phillips drive in the Thule works great. I demoed, in my home, a modded Benchmark DAC that was phenomenal with the Thule. The Thule is in the basement.
The resale is low on these, which is great for someone who needs some performance with out a premium.