Apollo/Saturn, Raysonic, or CEC... who wins?


The Rega Apollo/Saturn, Raysonic CD-128, and the CEC TL-51xr. For all types of redbook, which is the most emotionally involving player? And is there anything in the price range that beats it?
pmboyd
The Rega players are very good.I find the Raysonic to be more "involving." I chose the JAS MUSIK 1.2 over the Raysonic in direct comparison.You have to go higher up in the Raysonic line(168 or 228)to compete with or best the JAS.The JAS has stayed in my tube system for over a year and has sent several more expensive challengers packing.
See my comments in the Cambridge 840C thread below for details, but I recently switched from a Saturn to a Sony 5400; I'm liking the extra detail I hear from the Sony a lot. Good luck.

If you get a Rega Saturn, have the laser replaced as it makes a nice improvement for some reason.  The CEC you refer to is an older model and if I am correct, you cannot find a replacement laser unless Audio Union knows where to find one.  I can use one if anyone knows where to get one.

 

Happy Listening.