KM5 CP2 brings Bluetooth playback, wall-mount options and Turntable Lab availability to the resurgence of tactile compact ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wayne Player, son of golf legend Gary Player, was banned from the Masters for a guerrilla marketing stunt in 2021. During a ceremony honoring Lee Elder, Wayne Player held up a branded sleeve of golf ...

Physical media has come back to popularity, mostly due to the outrageous pricing streaming services charge. Fosi Audio today announced the launch of the Merak CD Player, a compact, all-in-one digital ...

Japanese consumer electronics company Maxell, known for its high-performance chromium metal cassettes during its 80s zenith, has now released a modern update to the portable cassette player. This ...

As of 2026, cars with built-in CD players are a thing of the past. The 2025 models of the Subaru Outback, Lexus IS, and Lexus RC were among the final holdouts for the iconic feature first introduced ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a portable record player that allows you to bring ...

After Subaru redesigned the Outback in 2025, and Lexus updated the IS and discontinued the RC, the automotive market put an end to an era: There now are no new cars sold with a CD player from the ...