Why there’s a CD revival, even though vinyl is cooler

For the Autumn edition of City AM The Magazine, Killian Faith-Kelly explores the CD revival and what it says about Gen Z ...
The New York Times

Why I Bought My First New CD Player in 25 Years

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 ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Your Vinyl Collection Is Slowly Destroying Itself

A vinyl record works by physically dragging a stylus (the "needle") through a cut groove. The groove is a physical ...
Gear Patrol

A Japanese Hi-Fi Company Wants to Breathe New Life Into Your Old CD Collection

Earlier this year, the Japanese hi-fi manufacturer introduced a gorgeous stereo power amplifier, the Teac AP-507 ($2,199), to ...
uDiscoverMusic

The Police To Release All Five Studio Albums On SHM-CD

The Police are set to release their five essential records on SHM-CD on November 14. These include Outlandos d’Amour (1978), ...
Shortlist

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 ...

I tried a record player that can spin CDs too –retro is so on trend for 2026

At my Philips demo, the Fidelio FT1 was paired with the Fidelio FA3 speakers, which are sold separately – many retailers are ...