
The resurgence of vintage tech, led by Gen X, includes a renewed interest in CD players, Walkmans, and retro cameras, reflecting a preference for physical over digital media.
The FiiO DM13 portable CD player, priced at $165, features aptX HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, and a WAV ripping option for CDs.
The Shanling EC Zero T, at $589, integrates a hybrid tube DAC design, Bluetooth 5.3, and supports both balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs.

* Mixx Audio has introduced the Analog Plus, combining vinyl record player and CD player functionalities in one compact device.

- *FiiO has introduced two flagship portable players, the M27 and M33 R2R, both combining portability with high-end desktop-level audio performance.* - *The…

* Brandenburg Labs will showcase the innovative Okeanos Pro headphones system at NAMM 2026 in Anaheim, offering augmented reality audio capabilities.

* The FiiO DM15 R2R is a portable CD player featuring advanced R2R digital-to-analog conversion for high-fidelity audio playback.