Rega Apollo-R

摘要

Designed as part of Rega's new, smaller line of entry level electronics, the Apollo-R is not quite as narrow as the Cyrus but still presents a fairly compact form. Nonetheless it feels impressively solid and heavy and the general construction is among the best in the group. As the only top-loader in this test, the Apollo-R is slightly less accommodating in terms of placement. (Presumably Rega would also like to sell you a turntable too, which also would benefit from the top shelf of your equipment rack!) Although the business of loading a disc is slightly more involved than with some of the other machines here, the Rega did load CDs quickly and proved almost completely silent in use. The remote is very directional and somewhat insubstantial, and the display could be clearer from a distance, but otherwise this is an easy player to live with.