For anyone who misses their portable CD player...

[Apesbrain]

I don't need one, but it's kinda cute:

FiiO DM15 R2R CD Player

The FiiO DM15 R2R CD Player combines a fully-differential 24-bit R2R DAC, powerful 1150mW headphone output, Bluetooth 5.4 transmission with LDAC and aptX Lossless, high-resolution USB audio, PEQ tuning, and both balanced and digital outputs. A compact CD player built for modern, flexible listening.

apos.audio

Of course, it's "R2R". $270.

 

[Jiraya369]

R2R seems like a buzzword for FiiO the same way AI is a buzzword for tech companies

 

[mhardy6647]

I've got a box full of 'em, quite literally.
To the best of my knowledge, they all still work, too...

 

[TurtlePaul]

I have the Fiio DM13, which is quite a bit cheaper but unfortunately uses that flawed Cirrus DAC chip. I think that Fiio is just looking to get every corner of the market. These Fiio portable players also tend to use a transport which is not bit perfect.

 

[Parky]

I have a dm15 now will be comparing over the weekend with my dm13 and some of my othe cd players.

 

[Parky]

I am pleasantly surprised to see it was HiD compliant through usb.

 

[Chrispy]

Haven't needed a portable player in quite some time, but used them for quite a while. Fiio, no thanks.

 

[Ropeburn]

270 moneys for a discman, no thanks. Even if it comes with free inferior DAC technology on the side.

 

[lini]

270 moneys for a discman, no thanks. (...)

I'd deem the price less of a problem. But I'd never buy a discman, that doesn't sport an easily swappable battery - especially at that price level.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini