The convenience of streaming music is unmatched, but in my opinion, it’s missing the intentionality that comes with physical media. My aunt passed her Sony CMT-NE3 CD player down to me as a kid, and ...

It's the brand's most affordable (and compact) portable CD player to date.

"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 ...

Shanling's EC Play is understated, yet offers loads of features and tools that defy its retro looks.

Shanling EC Play gives CDs a Gen Z reboot with Bluetooth 6.0, USB DAC support, balanced output, and a $199 price. Is this ...

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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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.

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 ...

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.