CDs are back, but they come with a modern problem

Collectors are finding it hard to enjoy their favorite tunes.

By Erin Carson Oct. 31, 2026 9:45 am EST Ana Belen Garcia Sanchez/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

For years, vinyl records have been the king of the physical media comeback narrative. As it goes, in an age of digital — cold, impersonal, contextless — there's nothing like the warmth of the pops and crackles of vinyl. (Until you have to move your entire collection to another state.)