Marantz cd-63se/Rega apollo-r - how do they compare sonically

[stephennic]

 

[stevebrock]

Someone needs to sort this forum out!

 

[stephennic]

Hi, I try to comment again it wouldnt work a few times. I like my old Marantz cd63se, it has that nice musical midband. Is it an upgrade sonically the rega apollo -r? Cheers Steve.

 

[shafesk]

Hi Stephennic, I own a cd63 KI and it is far better than my Marantz cd5004. Having said that I haven't compared the Apollo-R to the CD63SE, but from what I remember from my demo is that the Apollo-R was a great cd player....maybe its just me but it seems like Rega are trying to voice their cdps after their turntables. Its a smooth listen, not the most dynamic but you can listen to it for hours on end. I think only you can decide if its really worth the outlay, I'm sure any dealer will allow you to take the cd63 for a direct comparison.

 

[NHL]

Rega Apollo-r seems to have mixed reviews. Stereophile ranks it very highly while some British mags haven't.

 

[stephennic]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies so far. So you have the marantz cd 63Ki how does that compare with the Rega apollo-r. Any one else compared the marantz and the rega apollo-r.

Cheers

Steve.

 

[stevebrock]

I have owned both, but the KI was over ten years ao, I really couldnt tell you how they sound sonically but I would say that they are both excellent CD players. I have my Apollo R used as a transport into a Rega DAC and to me it is serious listening proposition and I can sit (I do sit!) for hour listening to it along with my Rega RP1.

is it an option that you can get the Marantz cheap?

 

[stephennic]

Hi,

How much was the improvement was adding a rega dac to the rega apollo-r sonically.

Cheers

Steve.

 

[stevebrock]

Hi,

How much was the improvement was adding a rega dac to the rega apollo-r sonically.

Cheers

Steve.

Its very hard to put into words or context on the improvement!

but as an example a couple of albums KT Tunstall Eye to the Telescope & Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night just sound so musical & together, they sound different but in a better way if you can understand that! The music just flows with plenty of seperation!

Once you have listened to the DAC & Apollo R together its very hard to go back listening to the Apollo on its own!

 

[plastic penguin]

Hi,

How much was the improvement was adding a rega dac to the rega apollo-r sonically.

Cheers

Steve.

Its very hard to put into words or context on the improvement!

but as an example a couple of albums KT Tunstall Eye to the Telescope & Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night just sound so musical & together, they sound different but in a better way if you can understand that! The music just flows with plenty of seperation!

Once you have listened to the DAC & Apollo R together its very hard to go back listening to the Apollo on its own!

Or for around £600-£700 you could have the Saturn.

*EDIT* Just seen this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Saturn-CD-Player-/271113582918?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3f1fa0f946

 

[stephennic]

Hi,

How much was the improvement was adding a rega dac to the rega apollo-r sonically.

Cheers

Steve.

Its very hard to put into words or context on the improvement!

but as an example a couple of albums KT Tunstall Eye to the Telescope & Fleetwood Mac Tango in the Night just sound so musical & together, they sound different but in a better way if you can understand that! The music just flows with plenty of seperation!

Once you have listened to the DAC & Apollo R together its very hard to go back listening to the Apollo on its own!

Hi,

It sounds like they are made for each other (dac and cd player). I might have to go to a shop and have a listen. I still would love to compare my old marantz with the rega apollo-r

Cheers

Steve

 

[DIB]

Or for around £600-£700 you could have the Saturn.

*EDIT* Just seen this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Saturn-CD-Player-/271113582918?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3f1fa0f946

That looks like a great deal for a top class cdp that appears to be in fine fettle.

Pair it up with the 2 week old Creek Destiny 2 amp thats currently on there too, and you'll have a top end system.

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[DIB]

Or for around £600-£700 you could have the Saturn.

*EDIT* Just seen this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Saturn-CD-Player-/271113582918?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3f1fa0f946

That looks like a great buy for someone in the market for a quality cdp. Match that up with the 2 week old Creek Destiny 2 amp thats on there at the moment and you should have a cracking system, on paper anyway.

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