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 ...

Our Audio expert Chris Haslam gives his personal recommendation for buying a modern portable cassette or CD player ...

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.

During long car rides, I like to have a bit of background music playing on the stereo. The type of music doesn’t really matter — I typically rotate through one of my many Spotify playlists. On a ...

I've got three reasons why CDs beat music streaming, although I'll admit, it's not for everyone.

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 ...

Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the ...

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 ...

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Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025’s retro revival. Staring out over the balcony at the Adriatic, feeling every ...