Back in 1986, though, the idea seemed radical and Sony was able to charge $1130 (about $2,675 in 2020 dollars) for the privilege of the ten-disc changer with AM/FM radio.

Let's assume it supports a 6-10 disc changer (I really have no idea). I figure my options are:<P>1) Buy a CD-based MP3 head unit. Say, a JVC SH-99 or Kenwood 8017.

Soon after CDs hit critical mass, most MFRs began offering multidisc changers. Some early CD changers were available with 6- or 10-disc magazines but 5-disc carousels soon became the norm. My wife ...