Rega Apollo vs. Cambridge Audio Azur 840c

I'm getting a little ways off the thread so foregive me for this brief diversion. Smargo: What's your take on the dither function on the 840C? I'm relatively new to this hobby, and I think I understand the 'trade off" between to dither (more detail) vs. not to dither (blacker background.) I'm hesitant try it at this point...until it is more or less broken in. Any one with experience with his or her dither is welcome to chime in.

i haven't tried it at all - i only have experience with other players (sony) that had dither stuff in the past - To me it's all part of the b.s.

But you could try it and report back to us and let us know if its worth it, if you want to.

thanks
smargo

Mdrummer01 - regarding dither... here is a quote from the 840c manual:

"The 840C is able to add what is called Triangular Probability Density Function dither to the upsampled Digital Output signals. Normally, dither will have already been added to any CD or source material during its mastering process so the default for this option is off. However if a source with no dither is used (perhaps an off board A/D converter etc) TPDF dither can be turned on."

Has anyone else have had comparisons that feel the Cambridge is a better player than the Apollo?


Daltonlanny,

Thanks for your feedback comparing the 840C to other highly rated cdp's.

I what ways has the 840c impressed you more than the Apollo and Saturn? That is an impressive statement that I'm interested in knowing your take on it.

I'm not familiar with the Rega players but I can say that the 840c has a top end to die for. There is extension, harmonic decay and detail retrieval that is highly engaging and contributes to an awareness of venue.

I've spent a good bit of time comparing it to my Wadia 830 CDP over the last week. I will say that the Wadia seems better in terms of blackness between voices and instruments which tends to render these with perhaps more dimension and depth than the 840c.

Mike