In the late 20th century, a groundbreaking collaboration between Sony and Philips revolutionized home music. Their joint development of the compact disc, born from complementary engineering strengths, ...

Music CDs are back in vogue, but you'll need a good CD player to make the best of your collection.

Marantz Model 50 integrated amplifier (top) and CD 50n networked CD player. Marantz Marantz fans now have a more affordable way to blend their love of CD audio with the versatility of network playback ...

The compact disc gave us our first taste of digital music – and we liked it. Upon its arrival in the U.S. in March 1983, the sleek 4.7-inch plastic and aluminum disc – about the size of a drink ...

Through the looking glass: The compact disc's 43-year journey, from technical experiment to a worldwide standard, tells the story of how global collaboration and bold engineering can reshape entire ...

In 1982, when the BBC's prime-time technology show – Tomorrow's World – did a segment on a new musical format called the "Compact Disc" the presenter skeptically asked "Whether there's a market for ...

In these days of iPods, desktop stereos seem so 20th Century. Still, when I heard about RCA’s new contraption, I was intrigued. Like VCR/DVD combos and camera-docking printers, it’s an innovation ...

NAD is a Canadian audio manufacturer that has been making high-end hi-fi gear since the early 1970s. Today, it’s probably best known for its integrated amplifiers, music streamers, and home theater ...