Slot, tray, or top load?

The Sony SCD-1 is a top loader using a sliding top door.

I like it because the disc is not moved -- I place it on the spindle by hand and the door closes over it.  No need for any extra mechanism to move the disc into position.  I think it is more reliable and less risky of disc damage.


However, the top loading architecture requires upper clearance, and I have always had to locate the player on a top shelf.

Sorry, but my internet is unreliable.

For example, my Spectrum TV streaming app stopped working with my Roku recently. Used to be OK, but I couldn’t use it to watch the Super Bowl. Total fail.

I hope your music streaming should remain troublefree.

I have a vinyl rig too.  Do you want to tell me I should be streaming instead of spinning? lol