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 ...
The New York Times

The Best Portable CD Player

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 ...
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 ...
ecoustics

Portable CD Players Are Back—Because Cell Service in the Balkans Sucks and So Does Spotify’s Bitrate

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 ...
Techlicious

Portable CD Players Make a Comeback, with These 4 Models Out Front

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 ...