How can I find a DVD player that plays back CD-Rs and CD-RWs with MP3 audio?
If you want to play back CD-R and CD-RW discs that have MP3 audio files, look for a DVD player that is CD-R and/or CD-RW compatible and features MP3 decoding. You can use our DVD player comparison charts (specifically the Basic Features comparison chart) to look for such DVD player models. Here’s how: (1) click on this link, (2) look for “Yes” under the “MP3” column, and (3) look for the “CD-R” or “CD-RW” designation under the “Audio CD” column. For example, our Basic Features comparison chart currently lists these models: Aiwa XD-DV370 and Harman Kardon DVD50. Based on some initial reports (like this one from DVD File) on the 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show (ICES), there should be a lot more models coming out from the major DVD manufacturers (e.g., Sony, Pioneer, Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC) starting in March 2001 that will support this MP3 audio on CD-R/CD-RW functionality. Also see our answer to the question above concerning CD-R and CD-RW compatibility.
