Portable Media Players
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First we had the Walkman for audiophiles, now it’s the Discman portable CD player’s turn
By Carrie Marshall published
Portable CDs were a terrible idea, but Moondrop reckons it can sell its version to audiophiles thanks to support for hi-res codecs.

Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: a high-end hi-res digital audio player
By Simon Lucas published
At what point does a digital audio player become more than just a digital audio player? Astell & Kern thinks it knows – hence the A&ultima SP3000…

Inspired by Apple’s original iPod, this open-source music player is the nostalgia bomb I needed
By Carrie Marshall published
This little iPod look-a-like is crowdfunding now and includes a DIY option if you want to make your own MP3 player.

Restored iPod models are selling out at retailers after only a year of being discontinued
By Carrie Marshall published
Urban Outfitters is selling restored fifth generation iPods to Gen Z – and they're selling like hotcakes.

Astell&Kern's new hi-res music player comes in titanium to match your iPhone 15 Pro
By Carrie Marshall published
Astell & Kern's high-end hi-res audio player is now available in titanium. It's not just about toughness either.

Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and earbuds just shouldn't be this good for the money
By Becky Scarrott published
Peak hi-fi is all about compatibility – and Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and wired in-ears are irrefutable proof.

This tiny Fiio DAC made me reconsider listening to Bluetooth audio on my iPhone
By Becky Scarrott published
If you want better audio from your phone but like to keep it free of wires (and out of your actual hand) the BTR7's a no-brainer.

The best phone for sound is emphatically the Sony Xperia 1 V – here's why
By Becky Scarrott published
Sony typically makes talented smartphones in the sound department but for me, the newest Xperia 1 V is something else.
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