Source Uprgarde: Rega Apollo or CEC 5100Z??

Jer.War
Jer.War Posts: 180
edited February 2012 in Electronics
I will be upgrading to a better CD player. I am hoping to buy used from A-gon and my short list is a Rega Appollo or CEC 5100Z (my boss swears by it). Any thoughts on the differences between the two, or experiences with either unit would be appreciated. I want a unit that has a smooth, detailed sound, but is still forgiving on the not so well recorded CDs (thats the dream anyway).
Thanks in advance.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2012
    IMO, the CEC will be more forgiving than the Apollo. Just my 2 cents. Now, if you were talking Rega Saturn---possibly a different story.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited February 2012
    Look up a used Jolida 100, roll a tube and it might blow your skirt up. Had one in the FM you should have grabbed. The EE cdp would also be a good snag. Look at Bada too, or MF cdp's. All should be forgiving on those old cd's that have been sitting on the car floor for 2 years.
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