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Is theRega Saturn a major upgrade over the Apollo

I have had a Rega Apollo for almost 4 years. IS THE REGA SATURN a major upgrade over the Apollo?? If so, in what areas?? If not..... what current CD player will outperform the Apollo, but be similar in sound??

I have considered buying a Peachtree Dac*it to upgrade the Apollo's playback sound quality, but it seems the DAC*it is adveritized as a unit for decoding computer files. The new Musical Fidelity V-DAC II is $100 less money and advertizes that it improves CD playback.

I have heard the Peachtree unit, but not the Musical Fidelity V-DAC II which I hope is much better than MF's standard entry level units...The MF budget phono stage is terrible. I will appreciate any input on the above questions and issues. Thank you
sunnyjim
elevick
2,638 posts
 
Cambridge 840 is a nice choice as well.
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
The good thing about all the DACs mentioned is you can audition in your system, hear the performance and return within 30 days if dissatisfied. If only that were true for so many other audio components. In the majority of gear, you buy it, you own it.
robbob
273 posts
 
Rega dac with old oppo DVD player bested the 840c in my comparison.

Rob
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
"Cambridge 840 is a nice choice as well."

Indeed it is, if your preference is for flat, analytical sound, it is the player for you.

Shakey
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Don't know if this helps but.....back in the day, I owned both the 2000 Planet and then the Saturn. The Planet blew away the more expensive Saturn and I wasn't the only one who thought that. Not just in my system, but someone I spoke with over the phone half way across the country felt the same. So, don't assume that the more expensive player will be better.
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