Recommended CD player below 1.5K


I have intention to upgrade CD player in near future, current CD player is Cambridge Audio 540C V2. Is Rega Appolo a good replacement? I am looking for CD player below 1.5K to match my current hifi rig (see system). Please give your recommendation and review if possible.

Is it make a lot of sound difference between unbalanced (RCA) interconnect and balanced (XLR) interconnect?

TIA
auronthas

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I started looking for a replacement cdr in the same price range you are.I took a chance and bought a player I had not
heard of.The Grant Fidelity CD-427 tubed player with single-ended and
balanced outputs is a Chinese built player sold in Canada.
Surprisingly it is a very good player.
It blew my Classe CDP-10 away.
The people are very nice and helpful.