If you want to listen to music the way it was meant to be heard, you really need to own a CD player. Here are seven of the ...

Just because the vast majority of the world relies on streaming or downloading music doesn't mean you have to if you'd prefer to hold onto your physical media.

Just like CDs are experiencing a resurgence (according to recent reports, CD sales are surging so far in 2026), so too are new-age portable CD players. Over the past year, a number of hi-fi brands ...

Portable CD players keep on coming. And out of China. The latest is the Cayin CP6, a battery-powered CD player with a proper ...

The new Onkyo C-30 “high-performance” CD player designed to appeal to audiophiles who want a solid player for their CD collections. Audio brand Onkyo has announced an addition to its new Icon Series ...

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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.

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A few weeks after FiiO revealed the CP13, a new-age portable cassette tape player with a super-cool transparent design, the hi-fi maker is diving back into old-school physical-media players that are ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There are some surprising signs of life for the humble CD ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. CDs are still alive and kicking. With Gen Z embracing physical media as a reaction against the algorithm-driven consumption of streaming ...

If you’re into high-definition audio and video in equal measure, the Magnetar UDP800 is the rare unit that can deliver exquisite experiences with both music and movies. The Magnetar UDP800 is a one of ...