From the early Philips prototype to the eleven inaugural CD players we reviewed in 1983 ...

On October 1, 1982, Sony ignited a digital audio revolution with the release of the world’s first commercial compact disc player, the CDP-101 (above), in Japan. It signaled the dawn of a new audio ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. CDs may seem like a thing of the past, but much like your ...

Since we last looked into the ongoing resurrection of the classic digital disc, even more CD playing devices have caught our eye. Here’s an update featuring the latest in standalones and separates, ...

We've all heard about the vinyl resurgence – with last year breaking a 40-year record for the physical format. It's why we're seeing an increase in record players – such as the all-in-one turntable I ...