You have it way easier these days, but back in the day, when you wanted to play a game on your PC, you had to take a similar ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. We live in an age of streaming; all the entertainment we ...

There are many of you reading this who still have a lot of love for CDs. We certainly do. If you don't find streaming to be sonically satisfying and haven't been swept up by the vinyl revival, then ...

If you’re into high-definition audio and video in equal measure, the Magnetar UDP800 is the rare unit that can deliver exquisite experiences with both music and movies. The Magnetar UDP800 is a one of ...

Choosing the right DVD player is not a trivial matter in a market flooded with products from various hardware vendors. There are more than several players to choose from in each price category and the ...

Shopping for a DVD player is not as simple as it sounds. Sure you can find a $49 no-name player from your local mega store or online, but if you want the latest in convenience, quality and technology ...

FiiO has more priors in this area than just about any other audio brand. Not only does it have the cassette-inspired Snowsky Echo Mini and Nano players in its line-up, FiiO even makes a ...

Inspired by the look of 1980s hi-fi components and available in black or white finishes, the Analog+ is a fully automatic record player with an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge and the ability to play ...

The compact disc gave us our first taste of digital music – and we liked it. Upon its arrival in the U.S. in March 1983, the sleek 4.7-inch plastic and aluminum disc – about the size of a drink ...

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 ...

Compact discs are seeing a modest resurgence as younger listeners rediscover physical music formats, even as long-term sales ...