The discrete output amplifier has a THD of 0.0025%, whilst at the same time improving the overall sound quality of the output amplifier. This vastly improves the playability, error correction and the ‘inner core’ processing of the digital CD ‘spinner’ part of the Apollo. This is achieved by using the same high performance, low noise power supplies found in the same location within the Rega reference CD player. The Apollo uses ‘digital’ power supplies feeding the CD processor, optical block and laser diode amplifier.
The output amplifier of the Apollo uses the high specification Wolfson WM8742 digital to analogue converter, the same integrated circuit found in the multi-award winning Rega DACs. The top-loading mechanism offers ease of use and unrivalled reliability. The Apollo is housed in our latest custom half-width case to match the Brio amplifier.
