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Can a Theta Digital Miles CDP be modified?
See my post and ensuing discussions on the Theta Gen Va comparison. 
Best Power Conditioner
Tice Power Conditioner - Now discontinued. 
Power amp for Silverline Sonata III
I am using a VTL Stereo 150 moddified with oil filled caps and NOS tubes. The sound is extrordinary, silky smooth clean highs, transparant mids and surprising, a tight bass. 
Theta Gen Va Mods
I agree with 51 derrill, mods does not seem the way to go. I am going to replace my transport (Theta Data Universal MK.ll.) Any suggestions? I want a used one in the $700 to $1,000 price range.Thanks 
Theta Gen Va Mods
The unit is balanced and has the 20/96 upgrade. I am thinking about getting the Genesis Digital Lens, but is it worth the bucks and what kind of improvement can I expect.Thanks to all 
What are best speakers for low powered tube amps?
Silverline Sonata MK.lll. Nothing better under $10,000. 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
Silverline Sonata MK.lll. The best kept secret for now but not for very long. I was blown away with the musicality of these speakers, the effortless tonal balance, smoothness, detail and extension both the high's and low's.Visual stunning and hand... 
Speakers that accurately reproduce a drumset
There are many good speakers out there that can do this but for my money, the new Silverline Sonata MK.lll is the best bang for the buck. 
Silverline Sonata MK.lll overall sound
Thanks to all for the feedback. 
Which DAC?
Save yourself a ton of money and buy a used Theta Gen.Va.Still as good as any other DAC mentioned in this thread. 
Tweaks for Silverline speakers?
I too contacted Allan regarding a replacement for the spikes on my new Sonata MK.lll speakers. He reccommended Hockey Pucks, unfortunately I don't know anything about or where to buy them. What are the sistrum stands you speak about and how do the... 
Theta Gen Va upgrade to Gen VIII
Garebear.I own a theta Gen Va and love it but I do want to get the very best out of it without spending a ridiculous $7,000 for an upgrade to the Gen. VIII. I already had the unit upgraded to 24/96. Are there any other upgrades you know of to this... 
Speakers that sing
Silverline Sonata MK.lll. I just got them as an upgrade to the Sonata MK.ll and they are stunning. they now incorporate the Dnya Esotech tweeter, midrange and wolfer drivers. They are more transparent and smoother in the upper range and deeper and... 
The best DAC for the money
Theta Gen. Va cannot be beat in the price range you are looking especially at a used price of $1,500. I replaced my theta pro Basic llla with the Gen. Va and never looked back.You would have to spend double the price to find a unit that outperform... 
Coincident vs Silverline vs Ref 3a
Hi Art,I own the siverline Sonata MK.ll for close to two years now.They never fail to please me in every sonic way. Yes, there are better speakers out there but not at this price level. I have heard the Coincident's Victory and was impressed by th...