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This affordable CD player takes aim at aspiring audiophiles

It's the brand's most affordable (and compact) portable CD player to date.

This sleek, retro portable CD player is full of audiophile credentials

Shanling's EC Play is understated, yet offers loads of features and tools that defy its retro looks.

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

A tangerine-hued sequel to its blue Portable CD Player, the music shop of Japanese label BEAMS presents its latest analog ...
eCoustics

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 ...
Hackaday

Why Are Cassette And CD Players So Big Now?

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 ...

The CD comeback continues with the spiritual return of the Discman

The Shanling EC Play is designed with retro-loving Gen Z in mind.
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FiiO Unveils DM15 R2R Portable CD Player: CDs Are Back, Baby And FiiO’s Betting Big on the Silver Disc Revival

At $269, FiiO’s DM15 R2R portable CD player debuts with an in-house DAC, balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, Bluetooth transmit mode, and a high-voltage amp stage which brings real modern ...
AOL

The 8 Best CD Players for Home, Office, or On the Go

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the chief attractions of the compact disc is its durability compared to its fragile ...
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A Renowned Hi-Fi Brand Just Dropped a Classic CD Player for Old-School Audiophiles

NAD is a Canadian audio manufacturer that has been making high-end hi-fi gear since the early 1970s. Today, it’s probably best known for its integrated amplifiers, music streamers, and home theater ...