Yep, I've read that article, but I was interested in the update version. Thanks anyway.

Auditioned it, loved it, bought it.

A huge improvement over my old Theta gear. It wasn't one of these deals where you convince yourself that you hear a difference. I'm at the point that the system can call you into the music room just to hear what's radiating throughout the house. Most excellently satisfied.

Theta Pro Logic II
Theta Data
Theta Data Universal transport(Handled the old 12" laser discs)

Both transports wore out and parts replacements, the actual transports, were no longer available. I couldn't handle the read errors anymore so a new purchase was in order.

That purchased turned out to be the Conrad Johnson edition of the McCormack UDP-1 Deluxe.

What's different. That's pressure. I'm now a reviewer!!!!

I did not expect much as I was happy with the Theta gear. I did want to tame the system a bit. It wasn't really harsh, but after a CD or two you were done listening. That is no longer the case.

Not really wanting to use "reviewer terms" as I'm sure to use them wrong, I'll give you my own terms:

You can listen to instruments like cymbals that are way back in the mix. You can hear all of the individual sounds that make up the cymbal. You hear the individual rivets vibrating. All the while a raucous band is playing in front of the drum kit.

The sounds have no fatigue factor at all. You can listen all day. To me the sound can be described as a bit warmer, inviting. The system draws me in from other rooms at times.

The biggest change for me is that sounds seem to have a life of thier own. They are individual. They are vibrant. A sound now is comprised of many parts that make it sound closer to being real. It has duration.

Oh year. It can scare the crap out of you with transients.

Wow, I'm happy.

Another thought; I tend to play the system much louder now. It sounds great when played quietly at night, but this thing can really crank with what I'm guessing is reduced distortion.