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Upgrading from Rega Apollo to Rega Saturn CD??

The Rega Apollo is a very good player, but after 3 years of ownership, I would like to get something better. I considered just upgrading to the Rega Saturn, and despite its great reviews, I am hesitant. I am hesitant as to how much better the Saturn will sound.

If I sell the Apollo, and buy a used Saturn, the difference could be $600 or less. If I buy a new Saturn, I know I will have to put in another $1200-$1300. I want to avoid that type of expense, despite the fact that Rega has dropped the retail price on the Saturn to $1895.

So, I like to hear from members who upgraded from the Apollo to the Saturn, and can inform me about the improvement in sound, and whether in the end it was worth it... OR MEMBERS who owned the Rega Apollo and upgraded to something OTHER THAN THE REGA SATURN.....that did not cost a fortune, AND IS A DEFINITE UPGRADE IN SOUND.
sunnyjim
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
I have no experience here but I'll make a suggestion since you like the Rega house sound. I have come close to purchasing the Rega Dac several times. It has received excellent feedback both from reviewers and users. You could try using the Apollo as a transport with the Rega Dac. A good coaxial cable can be had relatively inexpensive. The upside is that you can purchase the Rega Dac and return it for a refund if you don't hear an upgrade in sound from your Apollo; you'd only be out the cost of shipping and the coaxial cable.
ricred1
2,005 posts
 
I added a Audio Research DAC7 and there was a significant improvement pertining to seperation of instruments, soundstage, and detail. Eventually I will upgrade to a different transport.
rbschauman
137 posts
 
I started with a Planet 2000 which was good and moved up to a Saturn which was very good (and worthwhile for my tastes). I would expect you could pick up a used one on Agon for just under a grand.

Good luck!
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I like my Apollo, but I know alot of others who have upgraded to the Saturn and like it. I have also heard good things about the DAC. If you do try one of those, let us know what you think!
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tom6897
1,484 posts
 
Sell the Apollo and have money in hand. Submit the question again and we will tell you what is the next move based upon your budget that you will disclose at that time.

It may take several days or weeks to move the Apollo and I think listings may be down at the moment because the "beta" AudiogoN has been a PITA.
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