stand alone cd player

Standalone CD players typically offer AC/adaptor power and battery operation. Battery configurations shown include removable batteries (commonly 2×AA or 6×C) or built-in rechargeable batteries. Some models support both AC and batteries, while a few list no battery option.

Most standalone CD players play standard audio CDs and commonly list compatibility with recordable formats such as CD-R and CD-RW.

Typical connectivity includes a 3.5 mm AUX/headphone jack, USB playback on some models, and wireless Bluetooth on units that offer it. Players with radio functions will often include AM/FM antennas for tuner reception.

Common playback features include play/pause, skip/track search, repeat modes, programmable track memory (examples show up to 20 programmed tracks), and anti-skip protection on some portable models.

Some multi-format units include cassette decks/recorders, and a few models offer USB playback for digital files or an auxiliary line-in for external audio sources.