Fujitsu is still putting Blu-ray drives in laptops – and people in Japan still want them

Fujitsu's FMV Note A WA3-K3 laptop is now available in Japan, starting at ¥124,800 (approximately $800 USD). All configurations include an internal optical drive, while the ...
eCoustics

Advance Paris Unveils APEX 30th Anniversary Series: A8, A10, A12, and ACD CD Player— French Luxury, With a Wink

The A8 APEX and A10 APEX use the high-quality ESS9018 DAC, while the flagship A12 APEX features the ESS9039 DAC for enhanced ...
The New York Times

Why I Bought My First New CD Player in 25 Years

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...
Loudwire

Is it Safe to Play Picture Disc Vinyl Records on Your Turntable?

According to music retailer The Sound of Vinyl, a picture disc may have a "bit of extra noise in the signal" depending on when it was manufactured. As technology to create picture discs has improved ...
Louder

Best MP3 players 2025: Regain control of your music library with these high-powered portable players

These MP3 players from FiiO, Sony and Actico are at the forefront of a digital-library revival - here's my top choices ...