Rolling Stone's Top Tested CD Players for the Surprising CD Resurgence
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Jonathan Zavaleta
Summary
The article reports on the surprising resurgence of the compact disc (CD) format, which is gaining popularity among Gen Z and younger generations despite being overshadowed by vinyl in recent years. It features a curated list of the best CD players currently available on the market, tested and recommended by Rolling Stone. The piece highlights how CDs are finding new life through social media trends and collector interest.
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· 3 pulledThere are some surprising signs of life for the humble CD, a format once thought to be obsolete given the rise of streaming.
It was left on the sidelines as vinyl boomed, but collectors new and old are finding reasons to pick up digipaks and jewel cases instead of LPs.
The trend is visible on TikTok and Instagram, with CDs showing popularity among Gen Z and younger generations.
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