What is an optical drive? A guide to how your computer reads CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

Optical drives let your computer read and interact with discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. However, they're quickly becoming ...
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A Recent Report Confirms That CD Players Are Cool Again—Here’s Where You Can Buy the Best Options

Popping a disc into a CD player was a luxury that '90s kids cherished. In fact, I still have my device from my childhood somewhere in my parents' home, along many burned CDs with songs I took from ...
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Luxman’s D-07X CD Player Supports Hi-Res Streaming & SACDs

High-end CD players like the brand new Luxman D-07X offer a state-of-the-art playback platform and DAC that can be connected to other digital devices. CD players are no longer just source devices but ...
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This British Audio Company’s New Music Player Jumps on a Growing Hi-Fi Trend

Ruark Audio is having a bit of a moment. A week after the British hi-fi manufacturer revealed its 100 Series System — a modern stereo system consisting of the streaming amplifier and passive bookshelf ...