why not write a column with recommended CD players for home stereo systems? —B.Z., Milwaukee A. That is a great idea! I received quite a few emails about the column concerning physical media.

While their official launches aren't set to happen for a few months yet, we do have the basic specs and information from the British brand's unveiling of its latest B1xi stereo amplifier and B1xCD CD ...

It's a portable CD player with support for modern Bluetooth ... with the ability for users to plug the device into their home ...

Truth be told, even though the original CDs sound better, my mp3 player is so much more convenient that I'll be adding an auxiliary input to my factory stereo – no small feat on some cars.