First there was the vinyl revival with a whole new generation becoming enchanted with physical music media that’s 70 years old. Then there was a renewal of interest in the cassette tape that was the staple music format through much of the 1970s and 1980s.
Now it’s the turn of the CD for a revival. Sales of silver discs are surging as digital media captures the hearts of a whole new generation with younger consumers possibly falling out of love with streaming.
Audio specialist FiiO is launching has announced that its DM13 Portable CD Player is now available globally and has arrived just as UK CD sales report a rise, year on year.
Featuring both 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs, the DM13 is ideal for use with a wide-range of headphones, both wired and wireless and at various impedance levels.
The addition of aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity means the DM13 can connect to a pair of wireless headphones or speakers and will take advantage of high-res options on major music streaming services. Bluetooth functionality also means the DM13 can form part of a compatible multiroom system and enable CDs to be played all over the home.
Using a dedicated analog line-out, the DM13 can plug directly into an existing Hi-Fi system, active speakers, radio or even a car stereo.
With a built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of playback from a single charge and a dedicated desktop mode — which bypasses the internal battery and uses mains (USB) power — the DM13 is perfect for listening to CDs both out and about, or in the home.
The DM13 takes advantage of decades of modern technology innovations since the creation of the CD format and is a fully featured home audiophile-grade CD player with the benefit of being portable.
Pricing & Availability: The DM13 is available now from FiiO website and retail outlets priced at $179 / £179.
Key Features
- 3.5mm Single-ended & 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs.
- Bluetooth Transmission (SBC/aptX/aptX HD/aptX Low Latency).
- Analog line-out.
- SPDIF digital output.
- USB audio output.
- Playback: CD/FLAC/WAV/WMA/AAC/MP3.
- ESP Switch (Electronic Shock Protection).
- Desktop mode.
- 8 hours of battery life.
