Need help choosing new CD player

I have the same pre-amp and speakers as you and am very happy with the Linn Ikemi. Used ARC CD3s are also starting to show up that I bet would sound great with your gear, but you'd have to stretch your budget a bit.

Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MkII for $3k street price.

I recently purchased a Granite 657 and think it's great.
While it is 20-bit processing, instead of 24-bit, I think you would find it to be very musical and an excellent value. The adjustable level control on the analog tube output stage going to the passive line stage is ideal in my system. I'd like to compare notes with other 657 owners if any read this thread.
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There are quite a few in that price range worth auditioning.Audio Aero Prima {$2200},Shanling CDT 100 w/WE tube upgrade {2-2500},Arcam FMJ {2200},Gamut CD1 {2999}.I have to admit,IMHO the Shanling is very sexy and with the WE upgrade has a very good midrange.The AAero does the extremes better,but the CDT has it in the midrange,though a little less "pop" in the midbass.Good luck finding the player that works in your system.

I recommend the Resolution Audio Opus 21. It is $3,000 but I think it is the best in its price range. I auditioned many over a span of several months. It actually is a two box set up with the one box being an outboard power supply. It is very very clean.