FS: Theta Chroma 396 DAC

**Alex_UK** · 07-02-2012, 18:20

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

What, apart fron the Croft being a hybrid power-amp and the Theta being a solid-state DAC ?

Very close..

I was puzzled too, Dave - but I think he means the utilitarian look of the Croft.

**matt2007** · 07-02-2012, 19:12

Pics as requested

**Alex_UK** · 07-02-2012, 22:24

Thanks Matt.

**DSJR** · 08-02-2012, 08:46

Originally Posted by Alex_UK

I was puzzled too, Dave - but I think he means the utilitarian look of the Croft.

Does everyone have to take my posts so literally? I'd forgot that the Theta units had a styling groove along the front, my fifteen year old memories being of a plain black front a la Croft Series 7. I was incorrect OK?

Bloody 'eck people, it's a GOOD DAC and I suspect it's better than a Gator-Caiman - certainly better cased and finished. I'd have it my bloody self but I just can't right now

**matt2007** · 08-02-2012, 09:25

Thanks Dave,

The build quality is bomb-proof, back in the day when stuff was made to last a life-time not just a season. The Chroma's facia has a brushed metal finish which has a steel-blue hue in certain lighting - very classy. These were about £850 new in 2000. Only selling as I came across a mint Theta Progeny which is just more of the same sound-wise but not as attractive in the flesh to my eyes.

**DSJR** · 08-02-2012, 10:10

K Kessler used a Progeny Va for some years I think and rated it I think. One good memory I do have, is that Theta stuff had a "maturity" about it than much of cheaper alternatives lacked in comparison.

**icehockeyboy** · 08-02-2012, 11:49

I LOVE my Theta Pro ProGeny A soooooo much!

**matt2007** · 08-02-2012, 19:10

Provisionally sold.

**matt2007** · 10-02-2012, 20:15

Back up for sale

**matt2007** · 17-02-2012, 20:18

Now sold

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