Ruminations On CD Players

After much consideration and review of the preceding posts, I finally pulled the trigger on a CD player.  I got a Cambridge CXC v2 and a Jolida Glass FX III DAC.  They sound great together and are a considerable improvement over my Arcam CD-73.  I got the Cambridge on sale and the Jolida used, so I came in way under budget.  And much better sound, which is the goal.  Thank you all for your valuable input and insights.  

Thanks for the info.  I don't recall if the separates were in my price range or not, just an observation that they exist.  I want to learn if it is something to save my pennies for, or if the sonic qualities of separates are subjective or only audible on higher-end equipment.  

Thanks for the info and advice.  One of the posters asked about my system.  I have a Prima Luna Dialogue One amp and Forest Totem speakers.  I don't have a streamer and hate to say never, but I'll likely stick with CDs and vinyl.  When the time comes I'll pick a separate and inclusive CD player from the suggestions, and find an online dealer with a liberal return policy.    

I just scored about 90 used MHS Mozart and Beethoven albums, so I'm listening to a lot of that.  I mostly listen to classical from the romantic period back.  I've also developed an interest in medieval choral and early instrument music.  I'm trying to improve the equipment to accommodate voice and strings.  I recently replaced the turntable and the CD player is next.  I also need to track down the source of a mid-range screech, which I'll address in a future post. 

I like that idea.  I'll give the Orchid a look.  I'm getting swayed toward the notion of separates.

I correctly titled this post.  Ruminations, indeed.