If you are interested in entertaining separate DAC & transport might consider Blue Circle 509 DAC (or 507) and Stello (made by April Music) CDT100 transport
Upgrading from Rega Apollo
I’m looking for a couple of recommendations to upgrade my Rega Apollo. If possible I would like to keep it under $4000 new. Rega Apollo was purchased when initially introduced and the laser is going bad. My sonic priorities are spacing between instruments, soundstage depth and width, and a natural sound. Current system: Densen B-350 mono-amps, Densen 250 preamp, Silver Audio speaker and inter-connect cables, and Wilson Sophia III speakers.