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At $359, the Shanling CD80 II combines hi-res CD / media playback, dual headphone amps, and Bluetooth for modern or vintage hi-fi setups. Why are CD players making a comeback? Unlike vinyl—where the ...

And yet, Dutch multinational Philips, known for pioneering audio systems such as the compact cassette player, has been ...