What is the story with Rega Appolo?

Not a good player. I had it for about 3 months, found it dark and lacking
detail. Modwright is the way to go. 999 or 9100 w/ mods.

I loved this player sonically.
Egonomically, it was a bit quirky.
Cannot be dissed for sound.

Remarkably unremarkable.

A dozen better players available at that price point.

Recent price increase due to weak USD makes it a low value product.

You might want to check out the Jas Musik tube CD player; it uses a single 12AX7 and a rectifier tube. I had the Rega Apollo for awhile but the Jas, in my opinion, completely outperforms it, especially after upgrading the Sovtek 12AX7 to a NOS Amperex.

Bobgates, nice to hear from another JAS Audio Musik owner. I am very happy with my player also, and I can second all you say about it. I use a Raytheon triple mica 5751 in mine.