Apollo R + Codex v. different CDP or Ayre QX

Thanks Joey,
That may be the ticket. I was looking at a Kx5e MP, and am waiting on a call back from Michael at Ayre to discuss upgrading that to Twenty version. Course, then I still need to get a used to Vx-5 Twenty amp and a QX hub. I figured all in I would be looking at about $15k without interconnects - but I’d never have to address my system again except for upgrading speakers. 
I’ll talk to John about the 8 vs. 5 system. 

Before I went to Verona I thought that I would be choosing between used Ayre separates and later upgrading the speakers or possibly an EX-8 and Quatro CTs. At this point I made one decision for sure.
I’m getting Quatro CTs this year.

With the Quatros I could this year also add a used QX or add a different DAC, plus get a new TT/cart for the cost of the EX. 

Next year I could sell the QX or other DAC at nearly what I paid, and get separates (Ayre or other) to replace the AX7. 

That way I’d have much improved SQ now, also upgrade my vinyl side, and then have another SQ improvement when I upgrade the amp from the AX-7.  

So, in the end I think I’m going with Quatros, Scout or Prime plus used DAC this year.  Amps next year. 

BTW The Apollo as transport into the EX-8 wasn’t disappointing. 

Lots to consider. 
Thanks again,
Jim

@tomic601 Can you suggest a glass Toslink cable? I see them online from cheap to rediculous prices. The one I found so far that looks good and is still reasonably priced is Lifatec 
http://www.lifatec.com

Sure thing!
I must have missed the Supernova suggestion. Sorry. 
The Lifatec has more strands, but nowhere does either mention strand, or total cable diameter. Still, at approximately half the cost, I’ll try the Lifatec first. 
@tomic601 If you have the Supernova, and do an A/B comparison, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the two.