The return of DVDs is about necessity. The only practical way to dependably enjoy the films you love without corporate ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We've seen a flurry of CD transports launch in recent months, which is good news for anyone ...

Demand for CD players rises 74% this year amid deluxe releases from artists such as Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd Forget the vinyl revival. CD players and compact discs are back on Christmas lists this ...

Last year, Fiio introduced the DM13, a portable CD player with modern features (such as USB-C charging and built-in Bluetooth) and priced at $150, making it a relatively affordable excuse to revisit ...

Shanling is doing its best to keep CD fans happy. In the past several months, the well-known Chinese hi-fi manufacturer has released an affordable home CD player, the CD80 II ($349), as well as a ...

A recent Wall Street Journal feature touted new interest in CDs and portable players among young people. The trend is largely explained as an embrace of less-complicated tech that’s also fueling a ...

Optical drives are still practical for many users, whether to play old CDs and DVDs, install software, or create backups—especially with modern laptops, which are usually supplied without a drive.

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 ...

Canor's Gaia C2 is a high performance DAC with multiple tubes, an isolated power supply and extremely short signal paths. Unusually for a DAC, it also has a high precision CD drive. It does cost ...

These days, a movie night usually involves cuddling up on the couch, turning on Netflix, and picking another rom-com movie from its list of never-ending shows. However, before the age of streaming ...

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Shanling has upgraded its CD80 CD player with a Mark II version. The CD80 II has balanced headphone sockets on the front and USB support to play Hi-Res Audio files, too. Shanling's new tray-loading CD ...