However, the standout trend for 2025 is that many CD players now include digital inputs, allowing them to serve as DACs for ...

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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 ...

The FiiO DM13 is probably the fists high-end portable CD player to be launched in more than a decade or two. Recently, audio brand FiiO announced a see-through Walkman-style cassette player. The ...