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This audiophile-grade player proves that the CD is well and truly back

The Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube is the newest addition to the brand’s RS2 series of reference hi-fi components. It’s essentially ...

FiiO Resurrects The Portable CD Player With Innovative Features For A New Generation

This new FiiO redefines what a portable CD player is capable of. This model has Bluetooth streaming, DAC function and the ...
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Onkyo Icon C-30 CD Player: Your $349 Reminder That Owning Music Still Beats Streaming

Onkyo’s new Icon C-30 CD player brings audiophile tech at a surprising price. Discover why physical CDs still matters at Audio Advice Live 2025 in Raleigh. When Onkyo rolled out its all-new Icon ...
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Portable CD Players Make a Comeback, with These 4 Models Out Front

A recent Wall Street Journal feature touted new interest in CDs and portable players among young people. The trend is largely explained as an embrace of less-complicated tech that’s also fueling a ...

2025 Was a Banner Year for Audio Nostalgia

If there’s one thing that 2025 has in common with 2005, it’s audio gear. AirPods may be as popular as ever, but audio ...
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This New Japanese Hi-Fi Player Promises to Make Your CDs Sound Better Than Ever

You probably know that CDs are having a bit of a resurgence. It’s not nearly to the same level as vinyl, but CD sales increased last year for the first time in decades. And brands are taking notice.
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The 8 Best CD Players for Home, Office, or On the Go

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the chief attractions of the compact disc is its durability compared to its fragile ...