What do you get when you combine an ESP32, a 16-bit DAC, an antique VFD, and an IDE CD-ROM drive? Not much, unless you put in ...

A deep dive into two legendary 1990s CD players—the Copland CDA 288 and YBA CD1 Blue Laser. Vintage, overbuilt, and sonically ...

The MP3 file type has been around for so long, and is supported by essentially all modern media software and hardware, that ...

Universal Audio has announced the release of a new plugin, A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, capturing the legendary effect ...

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I love my iPod. My little red 5th generation Apple MP3 player is still a device that lives in my pocket, perfect for whenever I want to listen to top-quality wired music on the go. Sure ...

İsvan’s mother had an old iRiver MP3 player that was up and running with a pair of fresh batteries. “Part of the charm for me was giving her something that takes a little bit more effort ...

Over two decades ago, MP3 players revolutionized how we listened to music. No longer did we need to carry bulky cassettes or CDs. MP3 players made music personal, portable, and limitless, allowing ...

Thankfully, a reliable music source is making a comeback: the MP3 player. No more scrambling for chargers or dealing with frustrating connection drops. This resurgence isn't just about nostalgia ...

One of the cheapest MP3 players on the market, the Majority MP3 Player embraces its low-cost badge of honor. Its tiny plastic body makes it easily portable and hardy, especially with a useful ...

The term MP3 player is used loosely here, as playing lossy MP3 files is the least of what these digital audio players or DAPs can do. From the powerful DACs and amplifiers for premium sound when ...