The New York Times

The Best Portable CD Player

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eCoustics

Shanling’s ECZero AKM Portable CD Player Swaps DAC, Costs Less

For $319, Shanling’s ECZero AKM delivers high-quality headphone listening, Bluetooth streaming to wireless headphones or speakers, and CD ripping—all in a sleek portable design.

10 best CD players, including all-in-one, micro hi-fi and premium buys

Looking to buy a top-performing CD player but not sure where to start? We’ve tested budget and premium players to find the ...

Is this the portable CD player that'll get you to swap from streaming? It's stylish, it supports aptX, and it's even a Hi-Res USB-C DAC

With multiple outputs and USB-C input, the ECZero AKM can rip your CDs in real time to USB storage, transmit music to your wireless speakers and headphones over Bluetooth, deliver balanced and ...
Star Tribune

Sound Advice: No CD player in your new car? Get used to it as disc sales slump

Q: How can I play my CDs in my new car, which does not have a CD slot? It only has a USB connection and Bluetooth, so I can't even use a portable CD player with an auxiliary cable. I have hundreds of ...
Rolling Stone

Grab One of These Boomboxes With CD Player and Radio for Old School Jams

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Maybe you want to listen to that mix CD your high school ...
Cars

Car CD Players Head Toward Extinction

In-dash CD players are finally going the way of Razor scooters, shell necklaces and Ja Rule. Automakers have predicted this for the better part of the past decade as car stereos augmented the standard ...
The New York Times

Dear Wirecutter: Can I Add a CD Player to a Car Stereo?

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