I really like the looks of the smaller integrated amps from that era. I saw an AX-300 a few days ago, and had I not known what the "AX" meant, I would've guessed it was a high-end preamp. That's something I like about the Yamaha brand in general, they seem to put nearly as much effort into the lower-end models of the line as they do the top ones.
That whole A-x60 line is IMO some of the nicer-looking stuff they've made.
I have that same CD player, I believe; can't see the model number but it looks exactly the same as mine. I've enjoyed it a lot, although I don't care for the plastic fascia on the disc tray.