Thanks everyone! I just happened upon a Theta Data Universal Mark II to day at my local propriators. I'm test driving it now. So far so good. But you're right, this is a big sucker. It's heavy and sticks out the end of my rack. Good thing I'm single. So far I've found it to be more refined and detailed than the Rotel. The bass is also noticably tighter. At first I couldn't hear that much difference, but then they start to creep through and you hear things you didn't before. This is so much fun. Thanks again and blessings!
Transport Help
Now I've done it. I went and picked a used Aragon D2A which has imporved the sound but now I'm told my Rotel 970 is not the best as a transport. So now I'm looking for a good used transport for around $500. Any recommendations? Is there a difference in newer technology? Should a guy strech the budget to get something that much better? Any help is appreciated.