With Arcam/DAC combination being a possibility, it seems that your main problem has become this cheap, second system, player. That is easy. Anything used. If you are not picky, I am sure someone could donate one. You could also grab some new DVD player and be barely above the price of McDonald's family outing, if that much. Not the state of the audiophile art, but some may surprise you. Just make sure it has all the outputs you want. They frequently do not even have RCAs.
Otherwise, for a new one anything already recommended (NAD, Marantz, Denon).
It is not impossible that your Arcam has a SONY transport. At least at some point they used them.
Otherwise, for a new one anything already recommended (NAD, Marantz, Denon).
It is not impossible that your Arcam has a SONY transport. At least at some point they used them.