PS Audio has stopped making its PMG Super Audio CD Transport after D&M, Marantz's parent company, ended external sales of its optical drives, even after PS Audio bought up D&M's remaining stock. Naim similarly halted production of its Uniti Star after its unnamed drive supplier ceased manufacturing before a replacement could be secured. Both companies are keeping limited drive inventories solely for repairs, even as eight new CD players from brands like Musical Fidelity, Marantz, Arcam and NAD continue launching.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-25
U.S. CD sales have increased by 58.6% this year, prompting a wave of new CD players that combine vintage appeal with contemporary features. Options under $150 now include models with Bluetooth, RGB lighting, and improved audio quality, appealing to both collectors and new enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Fiio DM13, which offers dual DACs, Bluetooth 5.2, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery, blending classic and modern design elements.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
PS Audio told customers in January it is ending production of its PMG Signature Audio CD Transport because it can no longer source the optical disc drive mechanism it relies on. Separately, Naim's new Uniti Star Lite streaming amplifier, launched last month, drops the built-in CD player found in the original model because that drive mechanism is no longer manufactured. Neither company has named the specific drive or supplier behind the shortage.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-23
PS Audio and Naim have both discontinued flagship CD-playing products, the PMG Super Audio CD Transport and Uniti Star, after their optical drive suppliers stopped making key mechanisms. The trouble traces back to D&M Holdings, owner of Denon and Marantz, which in mid-2024 announced it would stop taking orders for its SACD/CD mechanism, prompting a scramble among audio brands that doubled component prices before supply ran out entirely.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-20
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