Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?

As luck, or the lack there of, happens I was preparing for an evening of listening as I was preparing to insert a new Sain pc into my system. I was going to start with a few favorite tracks and then make the switch to identify any immediate changes, Unfortunately, my DAC elected to crap out for one reason or another and I was left with my Nal CR7a as a source as I did not want to stream through my Dynalab 809.

I spent the night listening to tapes that were made some 20 years ago and from memory of the original CD's no discernable difference in SQ.

Cassettes dead...I think not, they saved the day...

The Cassette is dead.... Long live the Cassette!!

I have a 67 Mustang that went through a 6 1/2 year restoration, I occasionaly take it for a ride.
the suspension wasn't much better than the same year Camaros, so that got a few levels upgrade...
the original radio was long gone so put an alpine cd player in it's spot with an extention cable for ipods in the glove compartment, It sounds just ok as the speakers are all the way in the back, one of these days I'll try a couple of speakers in the doors...
funny enough,
a couple years back in a Mustang gathering, saw a 65 that had an original lp player under the dash! I think it played 7" lps, but can't imagine what would happen going over bumps and all...

a couple years back in a Mustang gathering, saw a 65 that had an original lp player under the dash! I think it played 7" lps, but can't imagine what would happen going over bumps and all...

Back in the day I know Chevrolet offered an underdash record player as a factory option.
The idea was NOT to try and play while driving but for when you were parked say watching the sun set or by the beach or boardwalk.
But I am sure some tried while driving, I can only imagine the results!

I did see one in a 55 Chevy at a local car cruise meet, no idea if it worked though as never saw the owner around the car or would have asked.

CD players have definitely become more scarce. There’s hardly anything available in the budget sector (<$300) compared to a few years back. New cars often don’t even come fitted with players.

It’s all a bit worrying for those of us without a backup machine.

On the other hand, prices have shot up on the used market. Players from 10, 20 and even 30 years ago are now fetching good prices on eBay etc.

My Marantz CD6000 ki seems to be worth more now than what I paid for it 15 years ago!