izman

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Used Apollo just as transport? Comparisons?
Yes, I've had one for a few years now. Started using it as a full player, then with assorted DACs. It works very well as a transport. It sounded better as a transport than my old Rotel 971, which had an improved power supply and low-jitter clock. ... 
Burson Audio
I've used their low-jitter clock to improve the performance of my relative's PS Lambda transport. We both heard a significant improvement.Don't know about their other stuff -- I can only guess it's good based on my "gut". 
Opinions of Near loudspeakers
Still have my 10 yr old 50ML's. With only a $1 external modification, have tamed the dry, less than refined sound they are sometimes criticized for. (Simply surround the mid/tweeter with thin felt).Still competitive with the best out there today, ...