BEAMS Records' Portable CD Player Is a Flashback to the Analog Era

A tangerine-hued sequel to its blue Portable CD Player, the music shop of Japanese label BEAMS presents its latest analog ...
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Readers split on wired headphones as retro CD player debuts

Debating the comeback: Supporters of wired headphones point to durability and no charging needs, while sceptics say wireless gear still dominates daily use. Modern Discman release: Shanling’s EC Play ...
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A Respected Hi-Fi Brand’s New CD Player Is Refreshingly Affordable

Shanling has been making CD players for the last three decades, and, judging by its recent releases, it doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. In the last several months, the Chinese hi-fi ...
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Shanling EC Play Portable CD Player Gives Gen Z Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and a Reason to Touch Physical Media

Shanling EC Play gives CDs a Gen Z reboot with Bluetooth 6.0, USB DAC support, balanced output, and a $199 price. Is this ...
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Forget vinyl and CDs: What's MiniDisc like in 2026?

A lovable, if obsolete, format.
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Shanling’s EC Play is its most affordable portable CD player to date

Shanling has announced the EC Play, the most compact and most affordable portable CD player the Chinese manufacturer has ...
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Shanling EC Play Brings Portable CD Listening Into the Hi-Res Wireless Era

Shanling has officially announced the EC Play, a new compact portable CD player designed to merge the nostalgic appeal of physical media with modern high-resolution audio features. With support for ...