FiiO Resurrects The Portable CD Player With Innovative Features For A New Generation

This new FiiO redefines what a portable CD player is capable of. This model has Bluetooth streaming, DAC function and the ...
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Shanling Rolls Out Upgraded CD80 II That’s More Than Just A CD Player

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 ...
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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 ...