Can anyone recommend a smooth, rich CD player?

Rega planet or Rega Jupiter.

Entrope: I* have considered the Meridian 508.24 and the Audio Aero may be a consideration also.

O.K some more info on my part may help. I have VMPS RM 30 speakers with about 140 hrs on them, an Arcam FMJ CD 33 and a Bel Canto Evo 2i Gen. II integrated amp. The RM 30 is a fantastic speaker, quick, utterly revealing, highly dynamic with extended quality bass.
However it is not a "warm" speaker , more neutral than the Revel F 30's I had before. But I have given up that warm sound for a more accurate, detailed presentation. I love the detail but miss the warmth and would like to somehow add a little to the system. The Arcam throws a wide soundstage with depth and loads of detail however it too may be on the neutral side of things and it seems to hold back nothing either.. Maybe I can create a better synergistic system here by changing my CD player.
When I listen to a good recording things are quite good actually, but anything recorded "hot" with exagerated highs or splashy constant "pshhh" cymbals or pop music etc. things become downright irratating. My room is horrible for bouncing around the high freq. also. I can't listen to the same old "good" recordings over and over..
thanks everyone

For smooth and rich cdp at about $1000, I would go with Cary 303/100 or 303/200. Modwright (platinum mod) sony would be even better if you can find one for cheap.

Your system synergy seems to lean toward surgical precision rather than a comfy massage.

I notice there is not a tube in sight in your gear. I am running the Meridian 508.24 through a Reference Line passive preamp to Atma-Sphere M60 MkII.3's. Speakers are Silverline Sonatas. It is all I want as far as detail, bass and transient speed plus warm without being bloated. Some recordings still suck due to the high resolution but most are listenable.

If you are happy with the Bel Canto maybe trying an external DAC (think tube DAC) would be a less expensive way to see if you are on the right about warming things up with a CDP change or it may just resolve the issue.

I recently listened to the TRL modified Sony DVP-NS900V in a system with VMPS speakers and the sound was fabulous, a great match. Also, this player was used in the VMPS room at CES as their primary source. Brian Cheney purchased a unit of his own and had it modified, that should say something. It will be a bit tough to locate a used unit (they are no longer manufactured) but will be worth it if you can. Call Brian Cheney at VMPS and ask him what he thinks of the player.