Top vs flat loading cd transport

Is it conincidence hi end cd player are top loading? Or are there reasons why they use them.

samuellaudio12-08-2006 6:31pm

samuellaudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 91 posts 12-10-2006 at 04:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete if levinson use their own transports if must be expensive too replace! My question is why philips cd pro top loaders vs philips flat loaders- for durability, looks/feel (like turntable), rather than better sound quality?