Open CD player design

I have a 47 Labs Shigaraki transport that I use with their matching DAC and have experienced no drawbacks to this configuration. I bought it for the sonic qualities. I personally like the aesthetics although it may not suit all tastes. The exposed laser lens does require maintenance with regard to occasionally blowing off dust from time to time but this has never been an issue and motivates me to keep this and my other equipment clean.

I may have overstated the dust issue as it has never been a problem for me personally. The dealer I bought the Shigaraki transport from suggested blowing dust off the laser lens if necessary which would depend on the particular environment where it is situated. Keeping a CD on the transport or using the small plastic cover when not in use makes this a non issue in reality.