I am not familiar with the OP current CD player. Does it have digital inputs? If so and since you like the sound of your CD replay then I would use that as the DAC. I believe the OP was asked if they will be using streaming services only or burning their CDs and I don’t recall the answer. Also, does the OP require Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Chromecast?
The DAC is the more important determinant of the sound, perhaps 80%. If you can’t use your current CD player internal DAC, and since you want to approximate the sound of your current CD replay, does the CD manufacturer also make a free standing DAC? If not, perhaps contact them and see if they recommend a certain DAC.
I really like my Bryston DAC3. I would avoid their streamers and their combination DAC/streamer. Any specific recommendations would depend upon whether or not you need to replay ripped discs. If so, I really like my Melco N100.
The DAC is the more important determinant of the sound, perhaps 80%. If you can’t use your current CD player internal DAC, and since you want to approximate the sound of your current CD replay, does the CD manufacturer also make a free standing DAC? If not, perhaps contact them and see if they recommend a certain DAC.
I really like my Bryston DAC3. I would avoid their streamers and their combination DAC/streamer. Any specific recommendations would depend upon whether or not you need to replay ripped discs. If so, I really like my Melco N100.