IT News<p>Why Are Cassette and CD Players So Big Now? - The early 2000s were the halcyon days of physical media. While not as svelte as MP... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2025/03/01/why-are-cassette-and-cd-players-so-big-now/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2025/03/01/why-ar</span><span class="invisible">e-cassette-and-cd-players-so-big-now/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/audiocassette" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>audiocassette</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/musicalhacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musicalhacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/compactdisk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>compactdisk</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/bluetooth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bluetooth</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cassette" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cassette</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/tapedeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tapedeck</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/battery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>battery</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/stereo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>stereo</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/audio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>audio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>music</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/tape" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tape</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/car" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>car</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cds</span></a></p>
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IT News<p>Why Did Early CD-ROM Drives Rely On Awkward Plastic Caddies? - These days, very few of us use optical media on the regular. If we do, it’s genera... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2024/12/18/why-did-early-cd-rom-drives-rely-on-awkward-plastic-caddies/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2024/12/18/why-di</span><span class="invisible">d-early-cd-rom-drives-rely-on-awkward-plastic-caddies/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/peripheralshacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>peripheralshacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/opticaldrive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>opticaldrive</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/opticalmedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>opticalmedia</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/featured" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>featured</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/interest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>interest</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cd</span></a>-rom <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/caddy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>caddy</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cdrom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdrom</span></a></p>
Paul Riismandel<p>This is a great investigation into why new models of "retro" tech like the cassette Walkman or portable CD player aren't as compact and advanced as they were in the 2000s. <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/audiophile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>audiophile</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CDPlayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CDPlayer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cassette" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cassette</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.theverge.com/24295971/we-are-rewind-fiio-cassette-player-cd-dm-13" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theverge.com/24295971/we-are-r</span><span class="invisible">ewind-fiio-cassette-player-cd-dm-13</span></a></p>
Paul Riismandel<p>Listening to a little CD boombox while I work and finding that the very high-pitched mechanical noise it makes is a little distracting. Had to move it a little farther away from me and subsequently turn the volume up a smidge. </p><p>I've noticed this sound before with other players, but I guess I'm usually farther away from the player or wearing headphones for listening. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a></p>
Paul Riismandel<p>Fiio announces new portable CD player with balanced headphone and digital audio outs with a price of US $179, or £179. I see that as good news, especially since you can pick up used CDs of awesome albums for a fraction of original price, and new CDs are still cheaper than vinyl. Plus, you don't need internet and they're Crowdstrike-free!</p><p>But it's hard to find decent quality new players that aren't aimed at the audiophile specialist market.</p><p><a href="https://darko.audio/2024/07/a-portable-cd-player-in-2024/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">darko.audio/2024/07/a-portable</span><span class="invisible">-cd-player-in-2024/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/compactdisc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>compactdisc</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a></p>
beSpacific<p>ummm just wondering...why not buy print books, used books, swap books w friends...you do not own <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/ebooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ebooks</span></a>, but you own books you buy, same for CDs vs <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/spotify" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>spotify</span></a> etc...I know...so <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/oldschool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>oldschool</span></a> but geez books and music are such an integral part of many of our lives, and hopefully we are passing this on to younger folks...sort of like <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/vinylrecords" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>vinylrecords</span></a> but you do not need fancy expensive equipment to enjoy....if you have old <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/ipod" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ipod</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/CDplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CDplayer</span></a> [yup x2] the music remains with you <a href="https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-kindle-will-not-download-books-to-the-e-reader" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">goodereader.com/blog/kindle/am</span><span class="invisible">azon-kindle-will-not-download-books-to-the-e-reader</span></a></p>
Paul Riismandel<p>Saw this amazing looking Proton branded cassette-CD-combo-receiver at the thrift store and was mighty tempted. Proton was a specialty hi-fi brand in the 80s. But the price was $70, which may or may not be a good deal, but is beyond my thrift store take-a-flyer threshold.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/vintagestereo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>vintagestereo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hifi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hifi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cassette" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cassette</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a></p>
IT News<p>Early CD Player Teardown - While CD players are nothing new today, they were the height of high-tech in the e... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2024/04/18/early-cd-player-teardown/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2024/04/18/early-</span><span class="invisible">cd-player-teardown/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/homeentertainmenthacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>homeentertainmenthacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/phaselinear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>phaselinear</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/teardown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>teardown</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/cdplayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cdplayer</span></a></p>
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