CD and cassette players are devices that play Compact Discs and audio cassettes, respectively. While both formats have largely been replaced by digital audio players and streaming services, they continue to be used by some people, particularly those who prefer the sound quality of CDs or tapes to digital formats.

CD players first hit the market in 1982 and became popular in the 1990s. They can typically play discs with a diameter of 12 cm, although some smaller and larger discs are also compatible. The audio quality of a CD is superior to that of a cassette, which is one …