Our Audio expert Chris Haslam gives his personal recommendation for buying a modern portable cassette or CD player ...

The Mixx Analog Plus successfully brings vinyl and CD playback into the modern age with excellent features, strong sound and ...

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.

Fiio’s portable CD player will launch in September with Bluetooth, MP3 support, and a $179 price tag. Fiio’s portable CD player will launch in September with Bluetooth, MP3 support, and a $179 price ...

FiiO just announced the Snowsky Disc, a brand-new digital audio player that blends throwback CD style with serious modern audio guts. This device follows the success of the Snowsky Echo Mini and Nano ...

Gen X drives the vintage tech revival with CD players, Walkmans, and retro cameras—because streaming feels like shouting into a void. Discover why owning physical media is making a serious comeback.

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 ...

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 ...

I was looking for a straightforward music system as a gift and this retro-style Pure unit stood out. With a 4.4-star rating from hundreds of buyers, it’s shaping up as a strong contender.

Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025’s retro revival. Staring out over the balcony at the Adriatic, feeling every ...