FiiO is bringing retro tech back, but with a modern spin, launching the FiiO DM13 portable CD player and the transparent CP13 portable cassette player.

FiiO is taking the technology of yesteryear and bringing it into the modern era. The Chinese audio gear company has announced the new FiiO DM13 portable CD player, alongside a refresh of the FiiO CP13 portable cassette player. Both have instantly classic designs and modern features, plus they’ll allow you dig out that CD and cassette collection that you?ve been storing in the garage, to enjoy once again.
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DM13
A CD Player for the Modern Age
The new FiiO DM13 portable CD player is particularly interesting. The product builds on the concept of the Sony Discman but adds modern features that the Discman could never offer. Notably, the DM13 not only plays your CDs, but it also has a Bluetooth connection that supports high-resolution codecs, meaning that you can stream high-quality music to your favorite wireless headphones. Of course, for audiophiles who don?t want to deal with wireless connectivity, there?s still a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 4.4mm balanced headphone jack. DM13
It?s not just a CD player with Bluetooth, though. The DM13 can also be used with a full home speaker system thanks to the analog, SPDIF, and USB audio connectivity. When the player is connected to a permanent power source, the rechargeable battery can be completely bypassed thanks to a desktop mode. This should help preserve the battery ...