I have listened to the Rega Apollo and it is the best I've heard in the $1k new range. I sales person at the local Rega dealer said it is better than the Jupiter and Planet although, their word doesn't hold much water with me. That's a different story. I am in the same boat as you. In the market for a CDP in the $1k region and am trying to figure out if there is a used unit in that budget that is better than the Apollo. I may step up a spend a few more bucks and go with the Sim Audio Equinox, used. Let us know what you end up with.
