{"id":175690,"date":"2024-04-15T10:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T10:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=175690"},"modified":"2024-04-15T10:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T10:36:10","slug":"these-top-portable-cd-players-of-2023-conclude-the-optical-discs-are-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/these-top-portable-cd-players-of-2023-conclude-the-optical-discs-are-back\/","title":{"rendered":"These Portable CD Players conclude the optical discs are back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the fact that the CD has finally lost its position as the main carrier of the music signal, owners of large collections still need players not only for their large Hi &#8211; Fi systems . Listening to C D on the go is becoming popular again, so we have collected in this material the most interesting portable players that can be bought today. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/152_techweek.webp\" alt=\"7.YR-90\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. YR-90<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0low price, built-in battery, memory card support, transparent body<\/p>\n<p>Cons \u2013\u00a0lack of Bluetooth<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0fun and inexpensive player<\/p>\n<p>Enclosed in a transparent case, the device supports playback of all major CD formats, as well as files recorded on a memory card (though without Hi-Res).\u00a0There are four equalizer adjustments &#8211; BBS, JAZZ, POP, ROCK.\u00a0The model has a built-in battery with a capacity of 1,000 mAh, which should be enough for 6 hours of playback.\u00a0The model weighs only 220 grams, the set includes wired headphones with a 3.5 mm mini-jack, but their quality leaves much to be desired.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/153_techweek.webp\" alt=\"6.HOTT\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. HOTT<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0classic design, convenient controls<\/p>\n<p>Cons \u2013\u00a0No rechargeable battery and no Bluetooth<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0traditional CD player inexpensively<\/p>\n<p>In this model, everything looks as familiar as possible to experienced CD lovers &#8211; the player runs on AA batteries, all controls are grouped on the lid of the device, and there are no other sound sources other than CDs.\u00a0The large LCD display shows the track number, playback mode and selected audio processing &#8211; a total of five options are available.\u00a0In addition to running on batteries in a portable version, the player can also be powered from the mains &#8211; the corresponding USB adapter is included in the kit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/154_techweek.webp\" alt=\"5. August SE10B\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. August SE10B<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0classic design, built-in battery, microSD card reader<\/p>\n<p>Cons \u2013\u00a0the only thing missing is Bluetooth<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0for fans of proven solutions<\/p>\n<p>The model would seem to have stepped out of the pages of 1990s catalogs, if not for the presence of a good lithium-ion battery, the capacity of which is enough for 15 hours of playback, as well as a slot for memory cards.\u00a0In addition to the headphone output, there is a line output for connecting to external devices.\u00a0The top panel houses the stereo speakers, as well as all the controls, which are arranged around a large backlit LCD display.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/155_techweek.webp\" alt=\"4. Homday W7\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Homday W7<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0HDCD support, built-in speaker, removable battery<\/p>\n<p>Cons:\u00a0Controls are a bit confusing<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0an excellent player for home and outdoors<\/p>\n<p>Externally, the player looks a little like a wireless speaker, and for good reason &#8211; on the top panel, covered with acoustic fabric, there is a 1-Watt speaker.\u00a0Of course, it is not very loud, but it will help when using the player for background listening.\u00a0The model has a USB port for flash drives, as well as a linear input on a 3.5 mm jack.\u00a0The battery here is removable, 18650 type, and can be charged both inside the player and in an external device.\u00a0Its capacity is 2,600 mAh, which is enough for many hours of work.\u00a0The model is available in two colors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/156_techweek.webp\" alt=\"3. Trettiter T-CP8\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Trettiter T-CP8<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0built-in battery, original design, HDCD support<\/p>\n<p>Cons \u2013\u00a0I would like a slot for memory cards<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0stylish player with Bluetooth<\/p>\n<p>The cute portable player is equipped with a built-in rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh, the charge of which is enough for 8 hours of playback.\u00a0Full charging time is 3 hours, with an LED charge level indicator located next to the USB-C port.\u00a0To connect headphones, you can use either a traditional 3.5 mm jack or a Bluetooth adapter.\u00a0All playback control keys are located to the left of the connector block.\u00a0The player can not only play all types of discs &#8211; CD, CD-R, CD-DA, CD-RW, but also supports such a rare format today as HDCD.\u00a0The player body is made of plastic and aluminum alloy, the model is available in black and white colors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/157_techweek.webp\" alt=\"2. Syitren R300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Syitren R300<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0original design, good headphone amplifier, capacious battery, optical output<\/p>\n<p>The only\u00a0downsides are the size and weight<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0an unusual player with good sound<\/p>\n<p>The player can act as both a portable and stationary device.\u00a0When creating it, the designers were clearly inspired by the best examples of industrial design &#8211; a convenient panel with controls is separated from the main unit, both visually and physically.\u00a0The model has a built-in battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh, which should be enough for 6 hours of playback.\u00a0The headphone amplifier is built on the AB5305U chip from Infineon and produces power up to 600 mW; the model also has a Bluetooth adapter version 5.3.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/158_techweek.webp\" alt=\"1.Moondrop DiscDream\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. Moondrop DiscDream<\/h3>\n<p>Pros \u2013\u00a0capacious battery, high-quality DAC, Hi-Res support<\/p>\n<p>Cons \u2013\u00a0not cheap, no Bluetooth<\/p>\n<p>Verdict \u2013\u00a0true portable hi-fi<\/p>\n<p>Offering USB sound card, Hi-Res digital audio player and CD player functions, the multifunctional audio player is powered by a 3,500mAh battery that provides up to 10 hours of playback time.\u00a0The built-in headphone amplifier provides 500 mW of power, and a microSD memory card slot allows you to use the model as a digital audio player.\u00a0The DAC unit is based on a chip from Cirrus Logic and an NDK audio class quartz oscillator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the fact that the CD has finally lost its position as the main carrier of the music signal, owners of large collections still need players not only for their large Hi &#8211; Fi systems . 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