Gongos didn't specifically say Modwright (modded) Transporter, he was referring to stock I believe. And some have reported that the well-modded SB3's do sound better than a stock TP. Doesn't seem too far fetched at all. Now, putting an SB3 up against Dan's $3800 modded TP, well it's kind of unfair, given the investment differences.
Audio_Pro, if you get a MW TP for your budget, you would be stealing (or taking possession of stolen goods).