Latest about Portable Media Players
mp3DirectCut review
Downloads A neat free audio editor for trimming and tweaking MP3 files without re-encoding them – though its interface is a little odd.
Sony’s latest reimagining of the Walkman gets a June release date
Will the onboard storage, water- and dust-proofing and ambient sound modes impress?
This rare iPod prototype could be yours for $100,000
A piece of Apple history has popped up on eBay but you probably can't afford it.
Astell&Kern AK70 review
Astell&Kern's A70 makes a decent case for why you might still want to consider a dedicated audio player in 2016.
Sony NW-ZX100HN review
Another addition to the world of portable HRA music players. But for £500 Sony's NW-ZX100HN still isn't without sin.
Pioneer XDP-100R review
Updated Pioneer's HRA player was a little too softly spoken for our tastes at launch, but a recent update has solved its biggest problem and made it much louder.
Pioneer's Hi-Res player uses audio origami to fit lossless music in your pocket
The new XDP-100R is a great-sounding bit of kit now, and will form the vanguard of Tidal's MQA Hi-Res streaming revolution.
iPods getting spec update, new colours next week
Fresh leaks suggest that Apple will indeed unveil a new set of iPod players this coming Tuesday.
