We chose to skip the built in player and use an external one and are very happy with the choice. I would say, however, that the built in player's curved door/cover seems to fit nicely over a Beolab 7-4 and arguably looks better, in my opinion.
Beovision 7-55 with Beolab 7-4, 9s and 4000s
Beovision 10-40 with Beolab 1s and 6000s
Beosound 1, 5, 2000, and 3000
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