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XO vision
$54.35$68.92
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XO vision
"Ematic Epd909 Portable Dvd Player - 9" Display - 640 X 234 - Teal - Dvd-r, Cd-r - Jpeg - Dvd Video, Video Cd, Mpeg-4 - Cd-da, Mp3 - 1 X Headphone Port[s] - Lithium Polymer - 2 Hour (epd909tl)"$54.35$68.92
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ONN 9" Portable DVD Player with Matching Headphones and Bag
$54.99
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ONN 9" Portable DVD Player with Matching Headphones and Bag$54.99
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Tyler TAU101-SL Portable Sport Stereo CD Player with AM/FM Radio, Aux & Headphone Jack Line-In (Silver)$28.66$49.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD7014 Black 7-Inch Portable DVD Player Black 7 inches DVD Players 1 Yes Manufacturer Refurbished (SDVD7014-Black)$38.99$59.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD1332 13.3" Swivel-screen Portable DVD Player
$125.49$199.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD1332 13.3" Swivel-screen Portable DVD Player$125.49$199.99
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Blue (dvp916b)
$61.99$99.99
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Blue (dvp916b)$61.99$99.99
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"EMATIC EPD909BU 9" Portable DVD Player Bundles (Blue)"
$87.49
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Memorex FlexBeats Portable CD Player
$19.99
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Memorex FlexBeats Portable CD Player$19.99
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Osram Manufacturer Refurbished 9" Swivel Screen Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Red 9 Inches DVD Players (SDVD9020B-RED)$59.99
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen: Teal (DVP1016T)
$81.99$129.99
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen: Teal (DVP1016T)$81.99$129.99
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen (dvp1016b) Standard
$81.99$129.99
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen (dvp1016b) Standard$81.99$129.99
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Jensen Cd-750 Portable Am/fm Stereo Cd Player With Mp3 Encoder/player
$79.75$109.99
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Jensen Cd-750 Portable Am/fm Stereo Cd Player With Mp3 Encoder/player$79.75$109.99
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"7" Portable DVD Player with Swivel Display"
$49.99$99.99
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$46.44$54.97
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"Ematic Epd707 Portable Dvd Player - 7" Display - 480 X 234 - Blue - Dvd-r, Cd-r - Jpeg - Dvd Video, Video Cd, Mpeg-4 - Cd-da, Mp3 - 1 X Headphone Port[s] - Lithium Polymer - 2 Hour (epd707bu)"$46.44$54.97
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen: Black (dvp1016k)
$81.99$129.99
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Impecca Portable DVD Player with 10.1" Swivel Screen: Black (dvp1016k)$81.99$129.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD9805 9" Dual-screen Portable DVD Player
$146.26$229.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD9805 9" Dual-screen Portable DVD Player$146.26$229.99
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Ematic Epd707tl 7" Portable Dvd Player Bundles (teal)
$76.24$109.23
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Ematic
Ematic Epd707tl 7" Portable Dvd Player Bundles (teal)$76.24$109.23
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ONN 7" Portable DVD Player with Matching Headphones and Bag
$44.99
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ONN
ONN 7" Portable DVD Player with Matching Headphones and Bag$44.99
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Impecca 10 Inch Portable DVD Player with 10.1 Inch Swivel Screen- Teal (DVP1016T)
$81.99$129.99
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Impecca 10 Inch Portable DVD Player with 10.1 Inch Swivel Screen- Teal (DVP1016T)$81.99$129.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD1030 10-Inch Portable DVD Player Refurbished Black 10 Inches DVD Players 1 No LCD Energy Star Refurbished$54.99$99.99
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$74.99$99.99
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Osram Sylvania 12-Inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player Refurbished LCD Black 12 inches DVD Players Refurbished 1 No (SDVD1251-B-PDQ)$74.99$99.99
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$46.97$51.23
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Philips RBPD7012/37B REFURBISHED 7" Dual Screen Portable DVD Player Black 7 Inches DVD Players 2 LCD Refurbished$46.97$51.23
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Impecca 13.3" DVP1330 Portable DVD Player: Red (dvp1330R)
$124.99$169.99
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Impecca 13.3" DVP1330 Portable DVD Player: Red (dvp1330R)$124.99$169.99
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large 13.3 screen pops up so you can keep kids entertained in the car during errands or waiting at a doctors office size large. color red. gender unisex. age group adult.read more
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Proscan PDVD7040 7 Inch Portable DVD Player (Refurbished)
$47.99$59.00
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Proscan PDVD7040 7 Inch Portable DVD Player (Refurbished)$47.99$59.00
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ideal for long trips in a car or plane this portable dvd player displays movies and tv shows on a 7 screen that swivels 180read more
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Pink (DVP916P)
$61.99$99.99
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Pink (DVP916P)$61.99$99.99
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Gpx
Portable CD Player, Black$14.53
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Black (dvp916k)
$61.99$99.99
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Impecca 9 Inch Swivel Portable DVD Player: Black (dvp916k)$61.99$99.99
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$54.95
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SYLVANIA
"Sylvania Portable DVD Player 7" Swivel Screen, Black (SDVD7027) with Trisonic Laser Lens Cleaner for DVD/CD Players"$54.95
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$64.99$159.99
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Osram Sylvania SDVD9957 Portable DVD Player with Dual 9" Screen Black Refurbished Black DVD Players 2 LCD energy star$64.99$159.99
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portable dvd player features 2 lcd screens usb and sd card reader and headphone jack ports for a quiet and comfortable ride in the car size 9 inches. color black. gender unisex. age group adult.read more
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"Philips 7" Portable DVD Player REFURBISHED"
$89.00
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"Philips 7" Portable DVD Player REFURBISHED"$89.00
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the philips 7 widescreen portable dvd player pd700 lets you enjoy dvd movies mp3 cd cd music and jpeg photos on the go. the color lcd display brings images to life showing off your treasured photos…read more
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Impecca USA 9" Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player: White (dvp916w)
$69.99$89.99
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Impecca USA 9" Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player: White (dvp916w)$69.99$89.99
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portable dvd player with built in usb port and sd card reader plays dvds and cds includes remote control and earphones size large. color white. gender unisex. age group adult.read more
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"Ematic 7" Dual Screen Portable DVD Player"
$63.06$176.99
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Ematic
"Ematic 7" Dual Screen Portable DVD Player"$63.06$176.99
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enjoy your favorite movies videos music and pictures on the go with the ematic 7 dual screen portable dvd player. a streamlined design makes it easily portable while dual 7 screens enable you to…read more
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$49.98
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Sylvania
Sylvania SDVD9060 9" Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player with Deluxe Carry Bag and Matching Headphones, Red$49.98
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sylvania sdvd9060 9 swivel screen portable dvd player with deluxe carry bag and matching headphones 9 swivel screen portable dvd player with built in rechargeable battery 169 widescreen tft lcd…read more
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Sylvania 7" Portable DVD Player (SDVD7075-B)
$43.99$75.99
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Sylvania 7" Portable DVD Player (SDVD7075-B)$43.99$75.99
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"Sylvania SDVD7051 7" Portable DVD Player - Manufacturer Refurbished"
$39.99
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SYLVANIA
"Sylvania SDVD7051 7" Portable DVD Player - Manufacturer Refurbished"$39.99
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Portable Stereo CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio, Red
$35.70
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Jensen
Portable Stereo CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio, Red$35.70
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the jensen cd 490 is a stylish compact and portable cd player with am fm stereo radio. the unit features a top loading cd player which is cd r rw compatible programmable memory and a bright red led…read more
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Naxa NAXNPB251RDR NAXA Electronics NPB-251RD Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio
$35.04$70.99
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Naxa NAXNPB251RDR NAXA Electronics NPB-251RD Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio$35.04$70.99
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Disney C100CD Cars Lightning Mcqueen Portable CD Player Disney C100CD Cars Light
$40.10
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Disney C100CD Cars Lightning Mcqueen Portable CD Player Disney C100CD Cars Light$40.10
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Naxa Slim Portable Dvd Player; Color: No Color
$49.99
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Naxa Slim Portable Dvd Player; Color: No Color$49.99
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Impecca 9 inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player - Brand New - Black (62679373)
$54.99$95.99
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Impecca 9 inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player - Brand New - Black (62679373)$54.99$95.99
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$89.99$129.99
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"Pyle Water Resistant and Weather-Proof 10" Portable CD/DVD Player, Built-in Battery, USB/SD Readers"$89.99$129.99
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Hamilton Buhl Portable CD/USB Player
$92.59
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Hamilton Buhl Portable CD/USB Player$92.59
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the cd mp3 player is built to deliver the latest audio technology to the classroom in an easy to use package. cd player handles recordable media including cd r and cd rw and plays back mp3 files on…read more
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Osram Sylvania Dual 7" Portable LCD DVD Player w/ 2 Screens - Refurbished (61683627)
$39.99$69.80
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Osram Sylvania Dual 7" Portable LCD DVD Player w/ 2 Screens - Refurbished (61683627)$39.99$69.80
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NAXA NPB428 Portable CD Player Boombox AM/FM Radio USB & Aux-Inputs 110V/220V Electronic Accessories
$120.13
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NAXA NPB428 Portable CD Player Boombox AM/FM Radio USB & Aux-Inputs 110V/220V Electronic Accessories$120.13
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$43.99$49.00
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Osram Sylvania SDVD7075B-COMBO 7" Portable DVD PLAYER w/ USB/SD Headphone Black 7.1 Inches DVD Players Yes$43.99$49.00
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enjoy your favorite movies music or photos during travels or a car ride allows comfortable viewing at different angles size 7.1 inches. color black. gender unisex. age group adult.read more
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"GPX PD951PR Portable 9" DVD Player"
$62.60
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Gpx
"GPX PD951PR Portable 9" DVD Player"$62.60
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"Sylvania 9" Portable DVD Player w/ Swivel Screen & 5hr Battery, SDVD9020"
$51.99$144.40
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SYLVANIA
"Sylvania 9" Portable DVD Player w/ Swivel Screen & 5hr Battery, SDVD9020"$51.99$144.40
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the sylvania 9 inch portable dvd player sdvd9020 lets you watch your favorite videos and listen to music on the go. it plays both cds and dvds and is compatible with a range of popular audio video…read more
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$69.99
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KORAMZI
Portable CD Boombox Stereo Sound System w/ Top-Loading MP3 CD/Cassette Player and Recorder, AM/FM, USB Input, Headphone & AUX Jack w/ Full Function Remote Control-Koramzi CD705CBK (Black)-NEW$69.99
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"Naxa 10" TFT LCD Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player"
$79.55$179.69
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Naxa Electronics
"Naxa 10" TFT LCD Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player"$79.55$179.69
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the naxa 10 tft swivel screen dvd player provides portable entertainment whether youre waiting in an airport or traveling on a plane or in a car or other vehicle. movies are shown on a 10 inch lcd…read more
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Nastolgic Portable CD Player with BT
$52.81
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TechPlay
Nastolgic Portable CD Player with BT$52.81
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this sharp looking all in one stereo with cd is a great addition to any room. with the cd player you can listen to your favorite cd. capable of recording on your tunes on sd or through usb from your…read more
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Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $999 AT A GLANCE Plus Normal or high-gain output Full and microSD card slots Native 384/32 PCM and DSD support Minus Bulky Not as pretty as some other A&K players USB charger not included THE VERDICT Astell & Kern’s KANN is not only a subtly gorgeous-sounding performer loaded with features. It’s also a great value. Astell & Kern’s KANN (along with the recently announced AK70 MK II) makes its debut at a time when the dedicated music player is looking more and more like the passenger pigeon. Apple has just killed the innovative, shape-shifting iPod nano and the puny iPod shuffle, leaving only the now unprecedentedly cheap iPod touch, basically an iPhone without the phone, at $199. With Apple uncharacteristically catering to the middle of the market (let’s not even contemplate the $20 nano knockoffs on Amazon), that leaves the high-resolution musicplayer carriage trade to companies like Astell & Kern, FiiO, and HiFiMan, as well as newly hi-res-conscious big brands like Sony, Onkyo, and Pioneer.
| Nov 13, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $400 AT A GLANCE Plus Plethora of streaming options Outstanding picture quality Dual HDMI outputs Minus No 3D support Flimsy disc tray No Dolby Vision support THE VERDICT This second-generation Ultra HD Blu-ray player delivers exceptional performance and value, especially for heavy Netflix or Amazon users. I’m in my 13th year of reviewing consumer electronics, and I’m continually amazed at the industry’s pace of innovation. In the span of about 20 years, we’ve gone from bulky, backbreaking CRT displays to flat-panel TVs that hang on the wall, as well as projectors that are smaller than the base of a vacuum cleaner—all at prices that the middle class can easily afford.
| May 24, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $300 AT A GLANCE Plus High-quality video upconversion of standard Blu-rays Plays SACDs, DVD-Audio discs, and native DSD files Inexpensive Minus No announced Dolby Vision support No analog audio outputs THE VERDICT Sony’s ultra-affordable Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers solid video performance, and it also plays SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. Call it nostalgia, but the launch of an audio or video format strikes me as an opportunity to reflect on what came before it—especially now, with the sun threatening to set on physical media. When the Blu-ray Disc first appeared a little more than a decade ago, Sony was among its main flagwavers. Not only that, but the company’s PlayStation 3 console was considered by many to be the top-performing player in the Blu-ray format’s primitive days. Samsung and Panasonic were quick to push out standalone Blu-ray players, but the folks at Sony took their sweet time bringing their own model to market. When the BDP-S1 did arrive, it was well received for its picture quality—though it had design quirks, including an inability to play CDs.
| Apr 14, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $549 AT A GLANCE Plus Outstanding overall performance Detailed info screen Plays virtually everything Minus No headphone output No support for HDCD THE VERDICT Oppo’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player has been eagerly anticipated by UHD enthusiasts everywhere. The wait was worth it. We’re now into the second year of the Ultra HD Blu-ray era, but up to this past January, Samsung, Philips, and Panasonic pretty much had the UHD player market all to themselves. That month’s Consumer Electronics Show, however, saw the introduction of models from LG and Sony, together with new ones from Samsung and Panasonic.
| Mar 7, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $2,200 AT A GLANCE Plus Solid as a brick build quality Handles ultra-high resolution 768-kHz/32-bit PCM, and DSD native (up to 22.4 MHz) files Variety of single-ended and balanced headphone outputs Minus Not the most transparent sounding headphone amp THE VERDICT The Sony TA-ZH1ES is beautifully designed and built, though it doesn’t quite bring the MDR-Z1R headphone to its full potential. Not content with just launching a new flagship headphone in the MDR-Z1R, Sony simultaneously launched the TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier/DAC; like the MDR-Z1R, it’s intended to be a statement of Sony’s best technology.
| Feb 8, 2017
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $399 AT A GLANCE Plus Balanced and unbalanced output Drives moderately demanding headphones Hi-res capable, including DSD Minus No album art No fancy DAC chip No user-accessible internal RAM THE VERDICT The HiFiMan SuperMini combines the sonics of a gentle top end and luscious mids with light weight, long battery life, and enough power to drive slightly less efficient headphones. HiFiMan was founded in New York by Dr. Fang Bian. The company now operates from China but does not outsource either manufacturing or design. Headphones come from a factory in Dongguan. Music players come from another factory in Kunshan. R&D runs in Shanghai, software is developed in Shenzhen, and headquarters are in Tianjin. Unlike so many storied audio brands that have cut loose from their original motivation, 11-year-old HiFiMan continues to reflect the vision of Dr. Fang.
| Nov 23, 2016
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $700 AT A GLANCE Plus Built-in noise cancellation for supplied earbuds Selectable DSD rolloff filter Up to 70 hours per charge Minus No MQA Challenging headphones will need more power THE VERDICT The Sony Walkman NW-ZX100HN delivers beautifully balanced and transparent sound in a not-too-bulky form factor with excellent ergonomics and the unique plus of built-in noise cancellation, but only for its proprietary earbuds. With the iPod classic gone, smartphones in almost universal use, and streams elbowing out downloads, is the dedicated music player obsolete? Or could it possibly be a retro survivor that mocks its replacement, the way the resurging turntable mocks the CD player? With emerging specialists like Astell & Kern, FiiO, and Questyle being joined in the market by old-school manufacturers like Onkyo and Sony, there seems to be growing interest in building high-quality players that do a better job of delivering highresolution audio than a phone does.
| July 19, 2016
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $899 AT A GLANCE Plus Three gain settings Heavy build and discrete components Clickwheel nostalgia Minus No touchscreen or apps No input for DAC use No Bluetooth THE VERDICT Although short on some bells and whistles, the Questyle QP1R is a dedicated music player that offers four-figure sound and build quality at a three-figure price. If you had chucked me into a time machine a decade ago, freed me today, then handed me the Questyle QP1R, naturally I’d mistake it for an iPod on steroids. With that clickwheel, it’s got to be an iPod, right? You’d have to explain to me that what Questyle calls the steering wheel isn’t identical to Apple’s clickwheel; here, the functions are divided differently among the wheel, its big central button, and the four vibrating touch-sensitive buttons around it.
| Apr 18, 2016
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $499 AT A GLANCE Plus A&K’s most affordable player Same Wolfson DAC as in classic models Flatter form factor Minus DSD converted to PCM Less than intuitive GUI THE VERDICT The Astell & Kern AK Jr is the least expensive music player from the company that has defined the state of the art in pocketable audio. Visit the Apple Website and scan the banner across the top: Mac, iPad, iPhone, Watch, TV, Music, Support. Where’s the iPod? You’ll have to hit Music and scroll down a bit for the link to the iPod page. There you’ll find the surviving touch, nano, and shuffle players, but no high-capacity hard-drive-based models or even the iconic click wheel. Apple (and to be fair, Apple isn’t alone) recognizes that most people now use phones for onthe-go listening.
| Jan 28, 2016
Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $3,499 AT A GLANCE Plus Compatible with DSD and 32-bit PCM Streams to and from other devices Extraordinary build quality Minus Breathtakingly high priced 32-bit capability is irrelevant to non-professionals THE VERDICT Astell & Kern’s AK380 offers copious network audio features and the unique plus of native 32-bit playback—but is it worth the high price to consumers? Shock lead of the year: Astell & Kern’s AK380 music player retails for $3,499. That’s an awful lot to pay for a pocketful of music. But it seems unjust to start a review of such a product by carping over its price before evaluating its merits. After all, not many people muster moral outrage over the price tags on Porsches, Patek Philippe watches, or 99-point offerings in Wine Spectator. Why should high-end audio units—including the Pono, a comparative bargain at $400— be the only perfectionist products to face puritan scorn? No, as a consumer, I wouldn’t pay $3,499 for a music player. But as a critic, I’m willing to consider cost-noobject items on their own terms.