9 of the coolest new CD players in 2026 — from a B&O masterpiece that costs more than a house deposit to ‘the turducken of hi-fi’
THE SO WHAT
High-end audio keeps proving that 'obsolete' formats can sustain premium hardware niches for decades. If you're building devices, the lesson is simple — nostalgia plus craftsmanship can support margin even when the mass market moved on years ago.
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