Preaching to the converted then.
Find it harder to advise on this one, except to say that I would expect the improvement/synergy/musicality would be worth it (subjective I know).
The only thing to consider, is whether spending considerable sums on a CD player, is the right way to go.
I was in your position not so long ago, and went the streaming route (Linn DS) and don't regret the decision. It's more future proof, handles 24 bit, is usually higher quality at a given budget and access/storage of your music couldn't be handier.
There is also a range of tube/nos dacs which can sound more analogue.
Good luck with your decision, and share any decision you may make.