Never heard EAD. I've directly compared Theta to Classe on a number of occasions. Classe just doesn't stand up. I know a dealer who uses Theta dvd and processor in their $400,000 home theater system. Works well. I also use a Theta player (Carmen) and DAC (IIIa). They're great, but they DEFINITELY ARE glitchy. Mine is a warranty replacement. They couldn't stop the original from skipping. I now wipe a cd or dvd off with a glasses rag every single time I insert the disk, just to be sure. Can't argue with the sound, though.
Which system? EAD - THETA - CLASSE
Need help with a recommendation. Have just bought the FINAL, electostatic, modular home theater speaker package. Need help on which processor, multi channel amp, and cd/dvd player to buy. Was looking at EAD, Theta, and Classe. Want all gear to be of same manufacturer. I was told by FINAL that their electrostats will produce a 3 ohm load, and they use Theta equipment at their facility.