When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We've seen a flurry of CD transports launch in recent months, which is good news for anyone ...

For years, the compact disc felt like the most forgotten format in music history. Vinyl enjoyed a triumphant comeback. Cassette tapes clawed their way into indie credibility. CDs, meanwhile, sat in ...

Unlimited access to music via the internet and streaming apps is great, but we have to admit its changed our relationship to music completely. Nothing hits as hard when there's always something else ...

CES 2026 provided a prime opportunity to experience Focal’s latest innovations, and the brand did not disappoint. From compact, immersive all-in-one systems to flagship wireless loudspeakers, Focal ...

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 ...

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.

For many hi-fi enthusiasts, it’s great to have the modern convenience provided by combination digital systems. The good news is that, nowadays, you can find high quality in this category too. The ...

CD sales saw a modest increase in 2023, with 36.83 million units sold, briefly reversing years of decline. Gen Z is now buying more CDs than older generations, driving renewed interest in physical ...

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What’s happened? PlayStation 5 was never meant to be a regular CD player. Sony intentionally disabled CD support on both the PS4 and PS5, so inserting a standard CD into the console simply doesn’t ...

Shanling is doing its best to keep CD fans happy. In the past several months, the well-known Chinese hi-fi manufacturer has released an affordable home CD player, the CD80 II ($349), as well as a ...

As the reviewer of toys for the Strategist, I have the unique privilege of testing the hottest toys for kids of all ages, including quite a few screen-free audio players. So when friends with kids ask ...