A quality CD player is a must-have for any home stereo system. But with so many different models on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you.

Here are a few things to consider when shopping for a CD player:

Purpose: What do you plan to use your CD player for? If you mainly listen to music CDs, then you’ll need a player that has a good sound quality. If you also use your CD player to listen to audiobooks or recorded lectures, you’ll need one that has a good playback function.

Features: Look …