The first component CD player, taking up about as much space as a CD jewel case. The lid bears a circular ring that recalls the gleaming image of a compact disc, and discs are visible through an acrylic window occupying a quarter of the lid. This disc-like pattern (in anodized aluminum) influenced the design of later models. The controls are grouped on the front panel, with large play, fast-forward, and rewind buttons for easier operation.