I’ve had my Sony CD player since I was a kid — streaming is convenient, but this is why I still prefer music through physical ...

Which home audio CD player is best? In today’s fast-moving streaming-first world, it can be hard to comprehend still using physical music media. What many people don’t realize is that you pay in audio ...

It’s been a big few days for CD fans. Just last week, Onkyo revealed that it’s adding an all-new CD player to its upcoming Icon Series of hi-fi components (scheduled to be released this fall). And now ...

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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.

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 ...

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 ...