Is it better then the original 450?

Is it better then the original 450?

The amp section didn't entirely change to my knowledge or ears. The digital side did and how power output is managed.

Ok thanks for the clarification no one has talked about the 100mw setting at all

The 100 v.1 was a little limp, the V2 signature sound helps to fill it out and add some needed warmth making it more pleasing. I still don't find it slams or swings hard and fast enough for my tastes. Hope that makes sense.

Bear in mind, some might be using very sensitive IEMs and maybe the 100 setting is much quieter for them if they tend to get hiss on their rigs.

Nominating the ALO RX MK3B and 3B+ for the Vintage or OOP section. I've seen a number of these going for $300-375 lately used just sitting with no one scooping them up.

It has too loud of a hiss with (most) IEMs, but with full size headphones it's really a gem. Just like Anax just mentioned over in the portable amps thread:

Yeah, it really sounds quite good with headphones. Not aggressive and not too laid back, but very nice soundstaging and layering. Decent plankton/resolution and not offensive up top or down below.

That's almost exactly how I hear it as well. At their current prices, they're a crazy bargain. It sounds better than most desktop amps at or around that price point.

You could always pick up the Pioneer D704 which the Theta was based off of. They can usually be found for $150 or less if you look around and perform quite well as transports for the price.