The Compact Disc Is Surprisingly Having a Moment — These Are Our Favorite CD Players

The CD is having a surprising moment, with more new players hitting the market than in many years. Here are some of our favorite tested CD players.
DJ TechTools

The CDJ-1500X is AlphaTheta’s first budget-minded media player since the XDJ-1000MK2

AlphaTheta announced the CDJ-1500X today, its first budget-minded, heavily featured media player since the XDJ-1000MK2 launched back in September 2016(!!). At $1,699 retail, it undercuts the CDJ-3000X ...
Darko.Audio

Shanling SCD3.3 review: tubes, R2R and a grin*

The Shanling SCD3.3 is a top-loading CD/SACD player that folds in some very basic USB drive file playback and Bluetooth ...

This Music Box Is a Ray of Hope for a Decadent Tech Industry

Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way ...

MIXX Analog Plus 2-In-1 Hides A CD Player In A Turntable

The MIXX Analog Plus combines a 2-speed turntable with a cleverly integrated CD player, with AUX and Bluetooth connectivity.