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Rega Apollo CDP in NYC area

I am looking for someone with a Rega Apollo (current model)in the NYC/NJ area. I recently changed the laser on a unit and it just blows away the stock Rega I compared it to. I want to see if this can be duplicated again. My theory is that the laser in CD players wear out and by just replacing the laser the sound will improve dramatically. What I am offering is a free lasser installation in your Rega and you pay for the part (around $35.00). You can bring yours over to do a comparison to the one I have first to hear the difference and then we can do the comparision after I replace the laser in your unit. I am unable to do the replacemtn laser in the stock Rega because it is on loan from a dealer.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thank you.
bigkidz
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bryhifi
374 posts
 
I have one, and have started to notice a somewhat degraded sound quality lately. Thought it was my amp at first, then thought it was a speaker issue. Grabbed an old PS Audio Digital Link II out of the closet, hooked it up using SPDIF and gave it a listen. Hashy sound disappeared from left channel. Do you think this is laser issue or output issue?

I travel Philly to NYC often.
bigkidz OP
3,397 posts
 
Hard to tell. I can repair the unit either way and will do the laser for only the part cost. Email me at vujadeaudio@optimum.net

Peter
chayro
3,002 posts
 
Fast-forward to the pawn shop scene from Pulp Fiction.
vqlong2000
3 posts
 
Sent you an email. I could benefit from a laser replacement.
tominredbank
3 posts
 
Hi, Having trouble with my Apollo and saw your posting. My right channel has become weaker than the right. Switched out all other components and narrowed it down to cd player. Do you think you could help? Only 1 1/2 years old! Tom In central NJ
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