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FiiO is taking the technology of yesteryear and bringing it into the modern era. The Chinese audio gear company has announced the new FiiO DM13 portable CD player, alongside a refresh of the FiiO CP13 portable cassette player. Both have instantly classic designs and modern features, plus theyll allow you dig out that CD and cassette collection that youve been storing in the garage, to enjoy once again.DM13DM13A CD Player for the Modern AgeThe new FiiO DM13 portable CD player is particularly interesting. The product builds on the concept of the Sony Discman but adds modern features that the Discman could never offer. Notably, the DM13 not only plays your CDs, but it also has a Bluetooth connection that supports high-resolution codecs, meaning that you can stream high-quality music to your favorite wireless headphones. Of course, for audiophiles who dont want to deal with wireless connectivity, theres still a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 4.4mm balanced headphone jack.DM13Its not just a CD player with Bluetooth, though. The DM13 can also be used with a full home speaker system thanks to the analog, SPDIF, and USB audio connectivity. When the player is connected to a permanent power source, the rechargeable battery can be completely bypassed thanks to a desktop mode. This should help preserve the battery life, which sits at 8 hours. On top of playing traditional CDs, the player will also be able to play MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and WMA audio files that are burned onto a CD-R.DM13The FiiO DM13 will eventually be available in a series of different colors; however at launch, its only available in silver. Eventually, red, blue, black, and titanium versions will join the lineup. The player comes at $179 and will be available starting in September. Unfortunately, it doesnt seem as though theres a transparent option like the one now available on the CP13 cassette player.DM13DM13DM13A Cassette Player With Retro VibesCP13The FiiO CP13portable cassette player was already available for purchase, offering features like USB-C charging, a 13-hour battery life, and more. However new for the CP13 is a refresh with an eye-catching new transparent design that will sit alongside the already super-fun color options. With the new design, youll be able to see the tape inside the cassette player as it plays.CP13Transparent tech, in general, has been making a bit of a comeback. Smartphone manufacturer Nothing has been leading the way with its transparent back smartphones and earbuds, and its nice to see other companies jumping on board the trend, given the fact that the concept gives tech a retro-modern vibe.CP13The new FiiO DM13 CD player will be available in September via fiio.com, while the transparent FiiO CP13 cassette player is available now through Amazon.