Whether you’re looking to replace an ageing CD player with something newer, or you have an old CD library and nothing to play it on, our pick of the best CD players will help you get those discs ...

When major brands like Ruark Audio branch out to build their first CD player, you know it’s more than just a passing revival. The world is awash in classic discs discarded before their prime, and ...

Optical drives no longer come pre-installed in most PCs and laptops, yet they’re still indispensable for many users. Whether for playing old DVDs, installing ancient software from CDs, or burning data ...

Retro audio devices seem to be the IT thing lately. Vinyl has already been making a comeback, and cassette tapes have just started becoming popular again. Now, CDs are having the same revival and FiiO ...

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 ...

Shanling’s EC Zero T brings hybrid tube/solid-state sound to a portable CD player with R2R DAC, Bluetooth 5.3, and high-end headphone amp—CDs just got cool again. For those of us who refuse to let ...

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 ...

Fans of physical media, rejoice. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more It’s been a big few days for CD fans. Just last week, ...