We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

The early 2000s were the halcyon days of physical media. While not as svelte as MP3 players became, why are those early 2000s machines smaller than all the new models popping up amidst the retro audio ...

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When Lisa Yoder’s kids want to watch a movie, they look through the family’s DVD library or head to the library and pick DVDs to borrow. Yoder’s favorite part about letting her kids watch DVDs is that ...

At $359, the Shanling CD80 II combines hi-res CD / media playback, dual headphone amps, and Bluetooth for modern or vintage hi-fi setups. Why are CD players making a comeback? Unlike vinyl—where the ...

Onkyo is expanding its recently announced Icon Series with the C-30 CD Player priced at $349. The player features Onkyo's proprietary VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuit), a filtering tech designed to ...

The pop star’s decision to release her new album on a clear plastic CD created a wave of confusion and frustration. Although the design looks sleek and modern, it poses a big problem: many older CD ...

Shanling's new tray-loading CD player has been designed with high quality headphone and IEM users in mind. The new Mark II version has been updated with a all-new DAC and CD loading mechanism. The ...

Coming this fall for $179, FiiO’s first-ever portable CD player supports Bluetooth, balanced headphone-out, and USB digital audio playback. FiiO is turning back the clock on portable audio playback ...