I would second the Rotel RCD-1072. I had the old RCD-951 with an NAD amp (304) and found the combo pleasant.
I would avoid trying to compensate for a "warm" amp with a bright CD player. Since your source feeds everything else, I would keep it as neutral as possible. It will make future upgrades a little easier as well.
I would avoid trying to compensate for a "warm" amp with a bright CD player. Since your source feeds everything else, I would keep it as neutral as possible. It will make future upgrades a little easier as well.