I’m a former owner; the Vega is a great piece, and the only reason I gave it up was to simplify my system. It was bulletproof, not a single quirky thing about it. I’m realizing as I write this I only used it for redbook playback, so I guess there wasn’t much to go wrong. I do remember that trying the different filter settings was rewarding; my current Esoteric player requires a vivid imagination to hear any changes in sound.
I had been using a Cambridge CXC transport with the Vega, and it sounded quite nice. I now use an Esoteric K07X, and I wouldn’t say it sounds any better or worse. It’s just one less piece of equipment.
Speaking of which, I have Black Cat digital cable for sale that I no longer need...
Happy listening, it’s a great item.