+1 on the Marantz ruby sacd/dac. Very smooth with great detail. The DAC is wonderful too. I run horns in my bigger system and have no patience for harshness, glare or fatigue.
But, like others, I’m surprised your Rega is the culprit.
Time For a CD Player Upgrade
I've been using a Rega Saturn Mk 2. I recently upgraded my turntable to the Mark Levinson 5105 w/ the Ortofon Quintet Black S. In comparison my CD's are sounding overly bright. Any thoughts on a comparable upgrade to my CD listening? My budget is about $4000-5000, new or used. The Hegel Viking looks interesting. Any recommendation for an upgrade will be appreciated.