I’ve had my Sony CD player since I was a kid — streaming is convenient, but this is why I still prefer music through physical ...

It’s a good time to be a CD fan, as the tail end of 2025 has seen an influx of CD players hitting the market. There have been several modern Discmans, such as the Fiio DM15 R2R ($270) or Shanling EC ...

Our Audio expert Chris Haslam gives his personal recommendation for buying a modern portable cassette or CD player ...

CDs are an underrated music format and it’s nearly impossible to find a truly high-quality player at a reasonable price. The Backgroove CdPRO BGCS-41 is your best bet. Whether you’ve held onto an old ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. How we listen to music and enjoy media in general has changed radically over the past few years with the growing dominance of streaming.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While streaming has been the dominant medium of music consumption for years now, there's no replacing the experience of having a physical ...

Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025’s retro revival. Staring out over the balcony at the Adriatic, feeling every ...

Which home audio CD player is best? In today’s fast-moving streaming-first world, it can be hard to comprehend still using physical music media. What many people don’t realize is that you pay in audio ...