I've been truly enjoying my Rotel RCD-1072 for almost a year now, and I am extremely impressed by the pure musicality of its presentation. The songs appear from a totally quiet background, and the PRAT factor is realistic and incredibly engaging. With my system (check it out), the Rotel is a great piece of gear, and I plan on keeping it for a long time to come. I was very happy with the Apollo, but, to my ears, the Rotel is the winner. Fabulous soundstage depth and width, full extension at both extremes, and an "analog warmth" that creates absolutely no sense of typical digital listening fatigue.
Good Luck, and Happy Listening.
Good Luck, and Happy Listening.