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Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - bondmanp 07:26:44 02/08/07 (0)
I am very anxious to hear this comparison, indycar. Please share! :)
Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - indycar 17:00:13 01/29/07 (10)
Might be true, but not sure what your point is?
I listened quite a bit to the Apollo this weekend on a decent system. Didn't do much for me, and neither did the (forgotten brand) other player the sales dude was wanting to sell me. Very well could have been the system / speakers. I have updated DQ 10's, and they are somewhat unique.
Funny thing is, as a last ditch effort, I stopped in a shop that is going mainstream and away from higher end equipment. Thy had the entry level Creek EVO, coupled to a Creek Integrated amp. System was not even in the same park as what I was listening to the Apollo on. I listened to 3 tunes, and had the sales guy write it up! Got home about 11pm and stayed up til 5am listening!! :)
The EVO is about $1200 less then I had budgeted, so I have a real delima as to the mid level Creek (Classic) and the top of the line (Destiny). I would also like to take home the Apollo and Cambridge 840c for a shoot out. As good as the EVO is, I can't help but think that their other two players don't do a better job of sound-staging. I was really not moved at all with the Apollo - but again, it may have been the set up.
Any thoughts out there?
- Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - Fairbanks 17:47:15 01/29/07 (9)
  I would throw the Rega Saturn into the mix.
  - Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - OldGroaner 14:27:00 01/30/07 (8)
    Very highly rated player, pity it didn't do anything for me.
    Even listened to it on A Naim pre & power amps with super dooper
    fancy ass speakers.
    - Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - chesebert 15:59:40 01/30/07 (7)
      their lack of bass will turn off a whole bunch of ppl. Although Saturn remedy that beyond 100% :D
      - Re: lack of bass? Or, just more treble? - jensw 14:10:46 01/31/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, posted by chesebert on January 30, 2007 at 15:59:40:
        
        Could it be that you get more treble then you are used to?
        If I test the player, I get 0 db at 50 Hz and - 1 dB at 18 kHz.
        (Using the Lasertrak CD2000 test CD, and a Bruel & Kjaer Voltmeter 2426)
        50 Hz and 100 Hz is up 0.3 dB from 1 kHz, but that could be the test CD, that I do not know.
      - Lack of bass? - tketcham 17:42:48 01/30/07 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, posted by chesebert on January 30, 2007 at 15:59:40:
        
        Interesting perspective. I think one of the Apollo's strengths is that it doesn't emphasize any one frequency range and is fairly well balanced. My biggest complaint with most cd recordings is that the bass is often over-emphasized. The Apollo puts things back into balance. But that's just my perspective for my system.
        Tom
        
        I agree---very well balanced - NDalfriend@aol.com 19:08:04 02/28/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Lack of bass? posted by tketcham on January 30, 2007 at 17:42:48:
        
        I agree in that my audition of the Apollo seems smooth and natural
        throughout the range. I didn't feel a lack or emphasis at all, but a very relaxed and addictive presentation.
        
        Re: Lack of bass? - chesebert 19:16:11 01/30/07 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Lack of bass? posted by tketcham on January 30, 2007 at 17:42:48:
        
        not quite the amount as the quality, ie definition, depth, imaging
        
        Ah, I see... - tketcham 07:51:54 01/31/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Lack of bass? posted by chesebert on January 30, 2007 at 19:16:11:
        
        There seems to be a wide range in the recording quality of bass frequencies and a player that can accurately project those frequencies brings out the best and worst of the recordings. Is there a cdp in the Apollo's price range that you think more accurately produces the low end frequencies? Or do you have to spend quite a bit more to get the higher quality of bass output?
        Tom
        
        Re: Ah, I see... - chesebert 08:37:33 01/31/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Ah, I see... posted by tketcham on January 31, 2007 at 07:51:54:
        
        No clue I only brought Apollo home so I can make a decision on Saturn.. LOL
        I was looking for CDP in the $2-3k range. Saturn fit the bill nicely.
      - Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, - indycar 17:39:03 01/30/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Rega Apollo is the most reviewed CD player in 2006(nt),, posted by chesebert on January 30, 2007 at 15:59:40:
        
        OK, so I have the Apollo in my room now. Will report back in a day or so as to ow it stacks up on the Creek EVO. About the bass, I had to really crank down my M&K sub woofer when I hooked up the Creek. BOOMing bass .. .. .. .. Looks like this will be the first of some head to head comparisons. I'm glad I don't switch out cd players every year!!

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