Chinese audio manufacturer Eversolo has unveiled the Play, a comprehensive streaming amplifier that caters to both CD enthusiasts and digital music lovers, addressing the quiet resurgence of physical media alongside modern streaming demands.

Launched at last month’s High End audio show in Munich, the Eversolo Play comes in two variants: a Standard edition streaming box and a CD edition featuring a side-loading disc tray.

The timing capitalises on the low-key CD revival, which, while not reaching the cult status of vinyl or cassettes, continues to attract dedicated listeners.

The Play CD edition stands out as a Swiss Army knife of audio streaming, combining a 60W amplifier and DAC (digital audio converter) with extensive format support.

Beyond playing CDs, the system can rip discs directly to its internal storage, expandable up to 32GB, a feature increasingly rare in modern audio equipment.

Digital capabilities include full support for major streaming services such as Tidal, Amazon Music, and Deezer, plus internet radio and local network storage playback.

The system can also access music from cloud storage services like Dropbox and connect to external hard drives via high-speed USB.

Control comes via a 5.5-inch touchscreen that can display VU meters and dynamic graphic equalisers, alongside a dedicated app for remote operation.

The comprehensive connectivity options include standard speaker connectors, a dedicated subwoofer connection, and extensive inputs and outputs for integration with existing hi-fi systems.

Notably, the Play can accommodate analogue sources, allowing users to connect cassette decks and turntables alongside its CD and digital capabilities, making it a genuinely future-proof solution for eclectic music collections.

While Australian pricing has yet to be confirmed, the Eversolo Play enters a market where comparable all-in-one streaming systems typically range from $1,500 to $4,000, depending on features and specifications.

Similar products from established brands like Cambridge Audio and NAD command premium prices in the Australian market.

The Play joins recent CD-compatible releases from manufacturers like FiiO, Ruark, and Revo, suggesting renewed industry interest in supporting physical media alongside streaming services.

For Australian audiophiles maintaining both physical and digital music libraries, the Eversolo Play offers a compelling single-box solution that eliminates the need for multiple components.

As streaming continues to dominate, products like the Eversolo Play demonstrate that there remains a significant market for versatile systems that don’t force consumers to abandon their existing CD collections while embracing modern streaming convenience.