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The affordable hi-fi brand is releasing a traditional-style CD player. It's another win for fans of physical media.

We've tested handheld and compact CD players, including Argos, Fiio and Groov-e devices, to find out which have high-quality sound for your physical music library ...

Retro audio devices seem to be the IT thing lately. Vinyl has already been making a comeback, and cassette tapes have just started becoming popular again. Now, CDs are having the same revival and FiiO ...

The Recording Industry Association of America recently stated that CD sales revenue was up 58% in the first half of 2026 (and ...

Once upon a time portable cassette players like the Sony Walkman revolutionized the way people listened to music, by introducing the concept of carrying your music with you and listening privately on ...

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Though the majority of music listening today is served up via streaming services, physical formats like cassettes, vinyl records and CDs are still holding on for dear life. China's art/tech outfit ...

The FiiO DM13 is probably the fists high-end portable CD player to be launched in more than a decade or two. Recently, audio brand FiiO announced a see-through Walkman-style cassette player. The ...

Shanling has just unveiled a new portable CD player, the EC Zero T, at the High End Munich 2025 audio exhibition. The premium device features a self-developed R2R DAC and a pair of vacuum tubes at the ...

When I tinker with old portable CD players, I sometimes think: "Isn't it a waste to just listen to this with earphones?" So, ...

Which portable CD player is best? In the age of digital streaming, a portable CD player may seem like a relic from a bygone era. However, they remain a popular way for people to enjoy their favorite ...