For someone whose portable listening career began with MP3 players, sitting and watching that cassette rewind felt like an eternity. Still, I soon began to appreciate the therapeutic whirring sound, ...

The Handytraxx Play, Tube, and 1bit are portable record players each offering customized features. The Handytraxx Play, Tube, and 1bit are portable record players each offering customized features. is ...

In a nutshell: Sony isn't the only company reviving retro-inspired gadgets. Japanese electronics maker Maxell has introduced a new portable cassette player that blends old-school tape playback with ...

These new record players are designed for DJs, musicians and serious audiophiles. Every product is carefully selected by our ...

A recent Wall Street Journal feature touted new interest in CDs and portable players among young people. The trend is largely explained as an embrace of less-complicated tech that’s also fueling a ...

With Record Store Day just a day away, you might be thinking about a new turntable to spin all your excellent new wax. But if you’re an on-the-go type, you might also be wondering if there’s a ...

Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025’s retro revival. Staring out over the balcony at the Adriatic, feeling every ...

Welcome to the 30th edition of Record Roundup, my ongoing coverage of the latest developments in the world of turntables and record players. On tap for today: Record Store Day 2025, the Fluance RT81+ ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. If you’re looking for an affordable way to listen to your record ...