CD Player News

  • This Battery-Powered SACD Player Is Built for Disc Collectors in 2026

    The YBA Design One is not your typical disc player, because this compact SACD/CD unit is designed to move between your desk, your headphone setup, and your main audio...

  • Shanling EC Play Wants to Make CDs Cool Again Without Going Full Retro

    The Shanling EC Play combines old-school CD playback with features that make more sense in 2026, including Bluetooth and balanced headphone support.

  • No Apps, No Streaming—NAD’s New CD Player Keeps It Simple

    The new NAD C 589 is a CD player built for listeners who still prefer discs over streaming.

  • Fosi’s Merak CD Player Isn’t Just Retro — It’s Surprisingly Useful

    Fosi Audio is the latest brand to revisit CD playback, but the Merak is built with more than just discs in mind.

  • Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Adds HDMI — And Arrives in a New CX Black Finish

    The CXN100 SE and CX Black lineup show how Cambridge Audio is evolving its midrange system without starting over.

  • Michi Prestige X430 & Q430: Rotel’s “Affordable” High-End Isn’t Exactly Cheap

    With the X430 and Q430, Rotel is introducing a more approachable way into its Michi high-end ecosystem.

  • Mission’s 778CDT Isn’t Retro — It’s a Reality Check for Modern Hi-Fi

    Designed to complete Mission’s 778 Series, the 778CDT is a dedicated CD transport that connects to any DAC or digital amp via coaxial or optical output.

  • The Mixx Analog Plus Combines a Turntable and CD Player in One Bizarrely Brilliant Design

    Mixx Audio’s latest gadget is part turntable, part CD player, and all about making physical media more convenient.

  • Shanling’s New CT90 Doesn’t Stream — But Audiophiles Will Still Want It

    If you still have shelves of CDs and a good DAC, Shanling’s latest transport might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

  • This New CD Player Has Tubes, a DAC, and a $2K Price Tag — But It Might Be Worth It

    Built for CD fans, the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 Tube adds tubes, a DAC, and high-end build quality to revive your old collection—at a premium price.

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