Portable CD Players
Portable CD players are back, and the new ones are far better than the Discman you remember. The FiiO DM13 and Shanling EC Play and EC Mini have rechargeable batteries and proper headphone amplifiers, and the DM13 and EC Mini add Bluetooth. They also make a compact CD player for your desk or hi-fi.
Out of stock Best Seller Fiio DM13 BT Portable Stereo CD Player USB aptX HD Hi-Res Bluetooth Silver £139.99 / Out of stockOut of stock
Out of stock Shanling EC Mini Transportable CD player & DAP Bluetooth Hi-Res Audio Black £339.00 / Out of stockOut of stock
Out of stock Fiio DM13 BT Portable Stereo CD Player USB aptX HD Hi-Res Bluetooth Black £139.99 / Out of stockOut of stock
What makes a modern portable CD player different?
Today's players are built by hi-fi brands rather than electronics giants. That means a quality DAC chip, a headphone amplifier that can drive full-size headphones, a rechargeable battery, and on some models Bluetooth so you can listen through wireless headphones or a speaker.
FiiO DM13 vs Shanling EC Play vs EC Mini
- FiiO DM13 BT: the affordable choice, with Bluetooth output (including aptX HD) and USB.
- Shanling EC Play: a portable CD player with a built-in hi-fi DAC, in black or silver.
- Shanling EC Mini: a transportable CD player that also works as a digital audio player, with Bluetooth and hi-res playback.
Use it at home too
Most portable players can also connect to an amplifier or powered speakers, so the same player works on the move and on the shelf. If you want a full-size player or a transport for a separate DAC, see all CD players and transports.
Headphones and DACs
A portable player sounds only as good as what it is plugged into. Browse our hi-fi headphones, or our DACs and streamers.
Portable CD Players FAQs
Q: Can a portable CD player play through Bluetooth headphones?
A: Yes, on models with Bluetooth output such as the FiiO DM13 BT and Shanling EC Mini, so you can use wireless headphones or a Bluetooth speaker as well as wired headphones.
Q: Can I connect a portable CD player to my hi-fi?
A: Usually, yes. Most have a line or digital output, so the same player works with headphones on the move and with your amplifier or DAC at home. Check the product page for the outputs on each model.
Q: Do portable CD players skip?
A: Modern players buffer the disc and use anti-skip protection, so they cope with being carried. At home, use one on a flat surface for the best results.
Q: Are portable CD players rechargeable?
A: Yes. The models we sell have built-in rechargeable batteries.
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