I would definitely look at a new amp before a cdp. The ProAc's require very good amplification to bring out their best. I would recommend auditioning Audio Research for tubes and Arye or Classe for soild state. You might want to also consider the new PS Audio HCA-2 which is a hybrid analog/ digital amplifier. I have owned Rotel and although it presents a good value I can't imagine very good synergy with the ProAc's. The Rotel setup I heard was with B&W and it sounded very good for the money.
