Mixx Audio has released a record player with an integrated CD player. But in a big convergence move, the CD player is in the centre of the turntable, neatly hidden away. The Mixx Analog Plus is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Classic British audio brand Quad has announced a new CD ...

Quad has unveiled a CD transport to pair with its Quad 3 integrated amplifier, which itself launched earlier this year, in June. The Quad 3CDT follows the same 1960s-inspired retro aesthetics as the ...

Don’t throw those MiniDiscs away just yet - there might be a revival on the horizon It was once considered the cutting edge of audio technology and an essential piece of kit for journalists. However, ...

In September of 1992, I bought my first two CDs. One was Check Your Head by the Beastie Boys, and the other was the Singles soundtrack. I was 14 years old. Yesterday, I bought six more CDs — mostly ...

February 2025 will see the end of three formats that Sony played a key role in developing. The company will then cease production of recordable Blu-ray discs, MiniDiscs and MiniDV cassettes. It may ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Just when you thought that 2024 couldn't throw you any more surprises, Denon has decided to close ...

When major brands like Ruark Audio branch out to build their first CD player, you know it’s more than just a passing revival. The world is awash in classic discs discarded before their prime, and ...

CDs are inexpensive, small and lightweight. This makes them easy to store, carry around and mail. They're also user-friendly. Today, many different kinds of audio-visual data are stored and sold on ...

While CDs were still fighting for market share against cassettes, and gaming consoles were just starting to switch over to CD from cartridge storage, optical media companies were already thinking ...