This may be the best CD player ever – and the most expensive

This isn't the first dCS transport by any means – the firm has been making CD and SACD separates for 25 years. But the firm says that the Varèse Transport is the quietest, lowest vibration disc ...
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This May Be the Ultimate Retro Boombox for Physical Media-Obsessed Audiophiles

The styling it thoroughly vintage, but this old-school portable audio player has some modern tricks up its sleeve.
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JBL Boombox 4 Gets Stronger Build, Better Sound, and Longer Playtime

The redesigned JBL Boombox 4 offers major upgrades in bass power, sound balance, and battery life compared to the predecessor ...
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The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2025 (Updated)

Including Devialet's "Ultimate" wireless speaker, a classic bookshelf speaker reimagined and Garmin's latest smartwatch.
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Philips Fidelio FT1 promises to be the perfect vinyl and CD deck for retro revivalists — while still boasting wireless playback freedom

If you’re hooking up wired speakers, the Philips Fidelio FT1 has a built-in phono stage, with RCA stereo outputs to use with ...