This Portable CD Cover Player Elevates Album Art

KM5 CP2 brings Bluetooth playback, wall-mount options and Turntable Lab availability to the resurgence of tactile compact ...
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Shanling EC Play Portable CD Player Gives Gen Z Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and a Reason to Touch Physical Media

Shanling EC Play gives CDs a Gen Z reboot with Bluetooth 6.0, USB DAC support, balanced output, and a $199 price. Is this Discman war real? Shanling has launched the EC Play portable CD player, a ...
Hypebeast

BEAMS Records' Portable CD Player Is a Flashback to the Analog Era

BEAMS Records has released a nostalgic, clear orange portable CD player that emphasizes a retro, Y2K-inspired aesthetic. Diverging from modern Bluetooth versions, this “old-school” device features a ...
gearpatrol

A Respected Hi-Fi Brand’s New CD Player Is Refreshingly Affordable

Shanling has been making CD players for the last three decades, and, judging by its recent releases, it doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. In the last several months, the Chinese hi-fi ...
The New York Times

The Best Portable CD Player

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 ...
What Hi-Fi?

Forget the vinyl revival, Shanling's latest CD player wants to bring the "Discman" to Gen Z

Shanling has announced the EC Play, a portable CD player looking to take advantage of the format's blossoming revival with younger listeners. With vinyl booming and even wired headphones making a ...
gearpatrol

A Legendary Japanese Brand Drops a Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired CD Player

With CD sales rising these past couple of years, the preponderance of portable players is no longer as novel as it was back in 2024. Nevertheless, what continues to be a niche market has produced some ...
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This sleek, retro portable CD player is full of audiophile credentials

CD players have remained in vogue despite the rise (and fall?) of streaming, but now retro audio tech is making a comeback (including cassette players, somehow), so too are '90s-inspired CD players.
techtimes

Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers in 2026: Top Picks for Sound, Battery Life, and Durability

Choosing a portable Bluetooth speaker in 2026 is less about brand names and more about balancing real-world needs like sound quality, battery life, and durability. A modern portable Bluetooth speaker ...

iFi Audio Updates Its Premium Pocket-Sized Portable DAC Amp

Fi’s newest product builds on the brand's acclaimed xDSD Gryphon portable DAC The iDSD GR 2 is crafted for audiophiles who ...
NFL

Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law, allowing HS coaches to use own money to assist players

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law on Friday, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their ...