The 10 Coolest New CD Players of 2026
Marantz, Cambridge Audio, Bang & Olufsen and NAD are just a few of the hi-fi brands to release new-age CD players over the past several months.
There's no doubt: CDs are experiencing a boom.
According to the Luminate 2026 Midyear Report , CD sales in the US have increased by 16 percent since the start of the year. In fact, CD sales are growing at a faster rate than vinyl, which is impressive. (Although overall CD sales won't be catching vinyl anytime soon.)
This has spurred more and more audio manufacturers to capitalize on the CD's growing resurgence. Since January, brands like Marantz, Bang & Olufsen, NAD, Quad and Cambridge Audio have all released new CD players, CD transports and modern Discman.
Ranging from just over $100 to almost $20,000, we've rounded up some of the most exciting new CD players (and CD transports) that have been released so far in 2026.
The Best New CD Players of 2026 (Jan – August)
Cayin CP6
Marantz CD 70
Arcam CD25
Luxman D-100 Centennial
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c (Fragment Edition)
Shanling EC Play
NAD C 589 CD Player
Fosi Audio Merak
Quad Platina CDT
Cambridge Audio CXC (Black Edition)
About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol's editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.
