7 retro CD players to look out for in 2026

If you want to listen to music the way it was meant to be heard, you really need to own a CD player. Here are seven of the ...
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Audiophiles just got a new excuse to return to their old CD collections

CDs are experiencing a resurgence. So too are these modern hi-fi players.
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Fosi Audio Launches Merak CD Player, a Modern HiFi Solution to Rediscover Your CD Collection

Shenzhen, April 10, 2026–– Fosi Audio today announced the launch of the Merak CD Player, a compact, all-in-one digital transport, DAC, and headphone amplifier designed to bring new life to CD ...
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ONKYO INTRODUCES C-30 CD PLAYER, EXPANDING THE STRIKING NEW ICON SERIES HI-FI LINEUP

Onkyo ®, an innovative premium audio solution provider, is pleased to announce a welcome addition to its all-new Icon Series lineup: the C-30 High-Performance CD Player, designed for music lovers ...
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This Affordable CD Player Is Primed for Modern Audiophiles

It’s been a big few days for CD fans. Just last week, Onkyo revealed that it’s adding an all-new CD player to its upcoming Icon Series of hi-fi components (scheduled to be released this fall). And now ...
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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 Discman war real? Shanling has launched the EC Play portable CD player, a ...
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A Respected Audiophile Brand’s New Hi-Fi Player Is Primed for Compact Stereo Systems

Of late, Shanling has been on a bit of a CD kick, introducing a modern portable Discman in the EC Zero AKM, as well as a CD player for home hi-fi systems in the CD80 II. Now, the well-known Chinese hi ...