Want a fancy new CD player? The best 3 new models, picked by an A/V expert

The 3 best CD Players for your retro revival –and simply great-sounding music ...
ecoustics

Are Audiophiles Really Flocking Back to CDs? Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube Seems to Think So

Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube doubles down on Red Book CDs with a balanced tube stage—no SACD, no digital inputs, and a $2,300 price tag. At $2,799 USD, the CD Box RS2 Tube is a serious financial ask.
Esquire

3 Best Portable CD Players You Can Buy in 2026

Unlimited access to music via the internet and streaming apps is great, but we have to admit its changed our relationship to music completely. Nothing hits as hard when there's always something else ...

I tested the Philips turntable with a CD player squirrelled away in its plinth and honestly, for this money it's hard to argue with the versatility

In which Philips piles on the functionality without charging an arm and a leg –but is the Fidelio FT1 a music center for the ...
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 ...