WMA, CDA, MP3, WAV, and a bunch of other acronyms you hope to never hear at a cocktail party. This is the Rega Apollo, the CD player with an analog feel, and a host of features not found at this price point. One of the more useful features is a direct digital out, enabling the use of any outboard DAC.

RESTORATIONS

• Full 30-point service check
• Replaced entire laser assembly
• Replaced laser pickup
• Repaired loose display board
• Cleaned controls, switches, and internal electronics
• Exterior detailed

SPECS

Laser   780nm Semiconductor Laser

Line Output Maximum Level   2V-(load impedance minimum10k-ohm)

Digital Output Maximum Level   0.5V (load impedance 75-ohm)

Digital Sampling Frequency   44.1kHz

Mains Voltages   230V (minimum190V maximum 250V) @50/60Hz / 115V (minimum 95V maximum 125V) @50/60Hz

Power Consumption   2W

Mains Fuses   230V @250mA / 115V @500mA

Required Space   Top drawer open requires 3-4" of space

Dimensions   17.13"W x 3.94"H x 10.63"D

Weight   8 lbs.

LINER NOTES

Rega Research Ltd was founded in 1973 by Tony Relph and Roy Gandy. Take the first two letters of each of their last names, put them together and you have Re & ga or Rega, the company name. Rega is based in the United Kingdom where it makes high-end audio equipment and was initially recognized for its production of quality turntables. Starting in the 1990’s Rega expanded its line to become a full range audio company. Looking at their website you can see they now make turntables, loudspeakers, amplifiers, tuners, cartridges, tonearms, a phono stage, plus a host of other accessories as well as two cd players. Their first cd player called the Planet went into production in 1996 for $995 and received rave reviews from the audio press, followed by the Apollo in 2007.