Best "RedBook" player out there

Look at Oppo 205

Look no further!  Dynastation Dynavox 2.  You will Not Be Disappointed!! 

Another option: Get a Bluesound Vault 2. You can rip ALL your cds to FLAC files. Also have the ability to stream hirez files. I think Tidal, Spotify and other sites will be offering better and better digital sound files such as MQA. With this option you can also keep upgrading the external DAC in the future. This way you can have all your cds stored as FLAC files AND have many more musical playback options.....

I believe your Sonic Frontiers has a tube output stage? I think an Audio Note UK CD 1.1x would give you what you're looking for.

Maranta reference series! Marantz and Mcintosh and Denon are owned by same company and share technology! Even the lower end Marantz has its advantages! Marantz products arnt like in the the 60's and 70's , but their still quality!