I have a 20 year old Sony x77es that has a very thick molded polymer bed with solid aluminum faceplate that runs on a sled that reminds me of a swiss watch when activated. It is a mechanical thing of beauty. Although the inboard dac sounds great the transport is where the magic begins. If you haven't experienced these older Sony ES cd players you are missing out on a special player.
So yes, a stable bed is a priority in a good disc player,
So yes, a stable bed is a priority in a good disc player,