Former Rega Apollo owners, Upgraded to what?

Apollo was a great CDP. Never gave me any problems.
Sounded great no regrets. Sold it 2 weeks ago to a local(sort of) guy. Was going to keep it in my second system but.....it looked like a 2nd system and I could end up as a part of the landscaping.....if you know what I mean. But I am sure that Jeff will enjoy it planty.

Bought Consonance Droplet 5.0 - awesome player . Love it.
Gave me 25% more then Apollo. Worth it..??? For me...yes.

Enjoy the hunt

May sound strange, but I....

Bought a 10-year-old Teac VRDS-25X, purchased the transport upgrade package (power supply caps, master clock w/ power supply, digital output board) from ASE-Audiotuning in Germany, had my tech install the parts, and paired the "new" transport with a used Lavry Black DA10.

It was like buying a new stereo!

Of course, it was a lot more of an undertaking than simply buying another CDP.

Expenditures; VRDS-25X: $750; Audiotuning transport upgrade package: $500; Installation and testing: $150; Lavry Black: $800; Belden 1801B AES/EBU digital interconnect: $25.00

Associated equipment: Technics SP-10MKII-P turntable/Jean Nantais plinth/Audio-Technica AT-1100 tonearm/Ortofon Super OM40 cartridge; Sony ST-S555ES tuner w/ Components USA upgrade package; Bryston BP-26MC preamplifier; B.A.T. VK-200 power amplifier; Tannoy System 15 DMT II speakers on custom 16-inch stands; DH Labs Pro Studio balanced and single-ended interconnects; stock Belden 14AWG and 12AWG power cords; dedicated 20-amp AC line with Pass & Seymour specification-grade outlets.

I'm happy with my Apollo. Best CDP for the money, I've heard. regards, David