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Despite the regularly proclaimed death of physical media, new audio albums are still being published on CD and vinyl. There’s something particularly interesting about Lorde’s new album Virgin however ...

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 ...

Shanling has upgraded its CD80 CD player with a Mark II version. The CD80 II has balanced headphone sockets on the front and USB support to play Hi-Res Audio files, too. Shanling's new tray-loading CD ...

You might think that CD players and DVD players have had their run, but as it turns out, they are absolute goldmines for DIY projects. Pop one open and you'll find stepper motors, laser assemblies, ...

A few weeks ago, we brought you the news that Lorde's new album Virgin, which was released on a fully transparent CD, wouldn't play. Fans reported (across BBC, Reddit and Amazon reviews) that the disc ...

Onkyo has unveiled a new member of its Icon audio components series – the Icon C-30. In typical Onkyo fashion, the focus is on sound quality rather than a huge feature list, although it also looks the ...

Onkyo ®, an innovative premium audio solution provider, is pleased to announce a welcome addition to its all-new Icon Series lineup: the C-30 High-Performance CD Player, designed for music lovers ...

If audiophiles are to be believed, CDs are making a comeback, just like vinyl and cassette tapes. Before you rush to buy a new CD or record player, understand that these formats are reviving for their ...

Lorde's website lists only one CD version — the clear, recyclable edition — which is currently sold out. By Jessica Lynch Lorde’s new album Virgin has sparked a wave of frustration among fans — but ...

There are many of you reading this who still have a lot of love for CDs. We certainly do. If you don't find streaming to be sonically satisfying and haven't been swept up by the vinyl revival, then ...