From a stunning CD tower to an upgraded budget turntable, 2024 was packed with releases for physical media fans looking to upgrade in 2025. Every product is carefully selected by our editors.

Just as Gen X had to put away their vinyl record and cassette storage units, millennials had to put away their CD towers. What do you do when cleaning a closet and stumbling across those forgotten ...

Here’s a look back at the best new vinyl turntables and CD player releases from 2024 that can upgrade any physical media fan’s home audio or Hi-Fi setup in 2025.