FiiO has reimagined the old-school CD player, named DM13, which is set to be released in September.
According to The edgeThe portable listening device will cost $179 for paper book fanatics who want to bring out their collections.
What is a CD player?
For those who longed for the hard drive era, the Sony Discman was the king of portable, battery-powered compact disc (CD) players. Older portable music fans had to carry around a mid-sized pocket folio of their favorite artists.
It would also be necessary to have a stock of batteries to operate the CD players, which seems unthinkable in the era of mobile and contactless charging.
“Skipping” was also something music fans had to endure, as any contact with the case or CDs would literally cause the tracks to stall or skip.
FiiO DM13
The Chinese audio maker responded to The Verge on social media, saying the new features will be introduced as early as this weekend (July 20):
We’ll be showing DM13 at Canjam in London this weekend! https://t.co/8cJ2FUiTEy
— FIIO (@FIIO_official) July 19, 2024
Technological advancements have made it easier to listen to our favorite tracks, but FiiO has incorporated a few listening aids.
Wireless audio wasn’t a feature of the CD era, so the new DM13 supports modern headphones and is aimed at fans who want a traditional experience. The DM13 features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 4.4mm balanced headphone connection.
There is also a desktop mode that allows the CD player to be integrated into a home listening setup. The stationary mode will be rechargeable and will provide approximately eight hours of battery life from the rechargeable battery.
The model is equipped with electronic shock protection to prevent tracks from skipping as in the past. It is compatible with MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC and WMA audio files burned to a CD-R (a recordable CD).
The tribute to the past of portable musical pleasure comes in several colors: silver initially, then red, blue, black and titanium which will arrive in stores later.
Picture: FiiO.