Recommended CD player below 1.5K


I have intention to upgrade CD player in near future, current CD player is Cambridge Audio 540C V2. Is Rega Appolo a good replacement? I am looking for CD player below 1.5K to match my current hifi rig (see system). Please give your recommendation and review if possible.

Is it make a lot of sound difference between unbalanced (RCA) interconnect and balanced (XLR) interconnect?

TIA
auronthas

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Thanks for all response, currently i find my sound system on little bright, detail side, is Benchmark DAC1 or Cambridge Audio 840C suitable? I prefer a warmer, musical CDP.

What about Cary CDP1, though it slightly above my budget?

Thanks.
Appreciate to all response and advice.

Will DAC provide too much details and brightness in music? I love music in concert hall (warm) rather than in recording studio (details).

TIA