the rotel's well regarded as a transport--have you considered keeping it and adding an external dac? you're likely to get upgraded performance for less $$$$
Upgrading from my Rotel RCD-1072
I am contemplating upgrading my current CDP - a Rotel RCD-1072. This CDP has been a very good CDP for the $$ spent but I am in the upgrade mood. I am considering a Rega Saturn (if I can still get the trade up program) or the Bryston BCD-1. I have listened to both at my dealer and they both sounded similar. Looking for some reqal world users comments or suggestions please. Thanks so much; God Bless our troops and those working in the coal mines.