Upgrade from Rotel RCD-1072

Thanks all for the additional responses. Players in the $3K to $5K would simply not be in my budget with a senior in high school heading to college next year !! But would love to have one. Perhaps someday.

Achilles, yes I was considering the NAD M5 and figured that would be a definite upgrade plus it would handle my SACDs as well. Had a chance to purchase one preowned for $1K but didn't do it. I do love the NAD sound as well and actually that was my original brand of CD players and receivers years ago. The Rotel does seem to do a great job with jazz, smooth jazz, etc. NAD perhaps a bit better with classic rock, agreed. May still look at that next time the funds become available. Thanks.

I've also been pretty impessed with the less expensive NAD CD players (and integrated amps).
I was able to find my M5 new for $900 from a dealer who was discontinuing NAD products.

Pdn, have you considered the RCD-1520? My dealer told me it's a big improvement on the 1072 and is a completely different machine.

Onkyo C7030 cheap and you can buy alot more cds .

Great! Another recommendation for someone asking about something nine years ago 😂😂