We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. How we listen to music and enjoy media in general has changed radically over the past few years with the growing dominance of streaming.

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. The convenience of streaming music is unmatched, but in ...

It’s easy to find a variety of car stereos with CD players and integrated Bluetooth technology that allows for hands-free ...

The compact Marek CD player by Fosi Audio can play CDs and digital music stored on USB drives. It also has an optical output for pairing with an external DAC.

The early 2000s were the halcyon days of physical media. While not as svelte as MP3 players became, why are those early 2000s machines smaller than all the new models popping up amidst the retro audio ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Since new cars no longer come with CD players installed, I’m in a quandary. I have about 400 music CDs that ...

Physical media is one of the best ways to enjoy music: here's how you can play your CD collection on a wireless Sonos speaker system.

The renowned hi-fi company isn’t giving up on physical media. Far from it. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more It’s a good time to be a CD fan, as the tail end of 2025 has ...

The Eversolo Play is a compact all-in-one music streamer with amplifier. All it needs is a pair of speakers. Audio streaming brand Eversolo recently announced its first all-in-one music streaming ...

Editor's take: Once upon a time, portable CD players were among the coolest gadgets you could own. Then the iPod arrived, ushering in the era of digital music. Today, streaming and smartphones ...