I have a Cambridge 640 that I use digital out to whatever DAC I'm using at the moment. When the drawer stopped working, I took it out of the system and used an inexpensive Samsung Blu-Ray player (fortunately, I had the foresight to get one with a digital output). Other than a small amount of mechanical noise (un-noticeable when playing music), it sounded the same as the Cambridge when playing through the same DAC.
Today, I use TIDAL and stream to my DAC. Yes, the interface is clunky for classical music, but I can usually find what I am searching for. I still keep and buy the occasional CD, but 90% of my CD collection is on TIDAL. The new CDs are RIPed and played using iTunes or Roon. The CD player (now fixed - just needed cleaning) goes for months sometimes without being used.
Today, I use TIDAL and stream to my DAC. Yes, the interface is clunky for classical music, but I can usually find what I am searching for. I still keep and buy the occasional CD, but 90% of my CD collection is on TIDAL. The new CDs are RIPed and played using iTunes or Roon. The CD player (now fixed - just needed cleaning) goes for months sometimes without being used.