Prior to the xa5400ES, I researched, went thru 9 models, found two very nice sounding players, quite in-expensive, that would give you your existing CDs back.
Onkyo Integra CDC-3.4 II, CD's only, (serial number with M is Mark II)
new one with warranty,
Perhaps for you, DVDs/SACDs/CDs, this Denon DVD-2910 also sounds very nice.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165463883680?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=051e517a-d449-11ec-b2c2-393539633535 the search, the whole story https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/better-cd-sound-the-search