My CD player is dying and I need a new one.

[thucythucy]

It seems they all crap out after two or three years.

Any suggestions on a make or brand that will last longer?

Thanks!

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. I've given up on analog media.

I have a Google Music account ($12/mo). I stream it on home BT speakers, in my truck, or using earbuds. I can listen to my "likes" playlist or play a particular playlist. For my 73 YO ears, this works great.

On edit - I started with 45's, then LP's (early 70s), then 8 tracks, than cassettes, than CD's. Too much work. now.

[usonian]

2. Go with the flow.

If you have a library (I have a big library courtesy of a thrift store bonanza folio) live with the fact that they are all junk (and cheap) and get a usb player ( they all have audio jacks) until it quits. Then get another.

Or get a fancy DVD player with long warranty.

Classical music is free on the internet, no ads. But CD's are good. Some stuff is just cheap throwaway. I do not mention audiophile stuff. Not on my radar.

Take card of them. They do NOT last forever.

https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2014/08/18/340716269/how-long-do-cds-last-it-depends-but-definitely-not-forever

[eppur_se_muova]

3. Yes, get a USB CD/DVD with WR capability. That allows you to download install DVDs for your OS, and make backups.

If you've got a lot to back up, get Blu-Ray. I try to only use USB drives for media now; that way there only has to be one working drive in the house for multiple computers.

Downside: READING from media is s-l-o-w, compared to SSD.