R2 Music system missing CD player

[Greg Chick]

Wait Wait, don't tell me, you won't miss the raido show that was live, fun and full of Liberal Dribble? I loved that show, I always felt happy and positive after that show.
Wait, wait, don't tell me, I can download that show and B tooth it to my dashboard.....

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[CharonPDX]

I've got to assume you're trolling, or do you want a tape deck too ? (actually - that would be great - I could get out my 80s music again...).

On the off chance you're serious - you can solve with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/ENVYCLOUD-Portable-External-Compatible-Universal/dp/B0FRRY1YZY

That won't work with Rivian, because Rivian doesn't support USB audio.

You'd need the one with Bluetooth output: https://www.amazon.com/ENVYCLOUD-Portable-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B0FFLXB74N (Which is a lot cheaper.)

 

[McLovin]

Wait Wait, don't tell me, you won't miss the raido show that was live, fun and full of Liberal Dribble? I loved that show, I always felt happy and positive after that show.
Wait, wait, don't tell me, I can download that show and B tooth it to my dashboard.....

You do realize you can listen to the podcast on Spotify, don’t you? One of my favorites, btw.

On the 8-track thread…I remember listening to VH-II as a kid, and at some point (I think 2/3 of the way through “Beautiful Girls”), the song faded out…it clicked over to the next track…and faded back in again. Classic…

 

[Johnster]

My CD gets 3.5%...

So you're a CD player

 

[Greg Chick]

You do realize you can listen to the podcast on Spotify, don’t you? One of my favorites, btw.

On the 8-track thread…I remember listening to VH-II as a kid, and at some point (I think 2/3 of the way through “Beautiful Girls”), the song faded out…it clicked over to the next track…and faded back in again. Classic…

Spotify does old NPR shows?

No, I did not know that. Thanks

 

[Johnster]

That won't work with Rivian, because Rivian doesn't support USB audio.

You'd need the one with Bluetooth output: https://www.amazon.com/ENVYCLOUD-Portable-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B0FFLXB74N (Which is a lot cheaper.)

Awesome. $35. I put one in my cart.

 

[Greg Chick]

That won't work with Rivian, because Rivian doesn't support USB audio.

You'd need the one with Bluetooth output: https://www.amazon.com/ENVYCLOUD-Portable-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B0FFLXB74N (Which is a lot cheaper.)

So it wont even work with the Camp Speaker, but blue tooth ear piece will pair with the CD Player?

 

[McLovin]

Spotify does old NPR shows?

No, I did not know that. Thanks

“Wait wait” is still going (although they did a “best of” show this week). But, yeah, they produce the Thursday live recording from Chicago & release it as a podcast on Saturday.

 

[sparked]

CD player is permanently delayed due to lack of supply chain.

Maybe you can get one retrofitted from Best Buy like it's the 1990s?

 

[Greg Chick]

Do they make portable CD players that pair to cars? If so, I will get one and be very happy with my Abby Road full side playing...

 

[Johnster]

So it wont even work with the Camp Speaker, but blue tooth ear piece will pair with the CD Player?

In principle, you should be able to pair any Bluetooth device with the R1 - Settings > Connect > Bluetooth > Pair device

I'll let you know if this works when I get this CD player from Amazon...

 

[Greg Chick]

In principle, you should be able to pair any Bluetooth device with the R1 - Settings > Connect > Bluetooth > Pair device

I'll let you know if this works when I get this CD player from Amazon...

Yes please do, I would be able to pair a pairable device to my R1T. Then keep the portable "Discman" in the console.

 

[jnc007]

Here’s the current, verified list of 2025–2026 model‑year vehicles that still offer a factory CD player. Based on the latest reporting, the number is extremely small — only four new vehicles still include one, and all are 2025 models. No mainstream 2026 model has been confirmed to keep a CD player.


Below is the breakdown with citations.


2025–2026 Vehicles With a Standard CD Player
Confirmed 2025 Models (the last four)

According to multiple 2025 reports, only four new vehicles still offer a CD player from the factory.

Model Year	Make & Model	Notes
2025 Subaru Outback	CD player located in the center armrest.
2025 Lexus RC (including RC F)	One of the last luxury cars to keep a CD slot.
2025 Toyota Highlander	Still offers a CD player in certain trims.
2025 Toyota 4Runner	Long-running model that retained older interior tech.

These four are consistently cited as the final vehicles still shipping with CD players in 2025.


2026 Models

As of the latest 2026 reporting, no 2026 model-year vehicle has been confirmed to include a CD player. Industry sources note that CD players have been “largely relegated to the options list or niche models,” and by 2026 they appear to be fully phased out.


Summary

• Only four 2025 vehicles still have a CD player:
  Subaru Outback, Lexus RC/RC F, Toyota Highlander, Toyota 4Runner.
• No 2026 models are confirmed to offer one.
• These are likely the final new vehicles with CD players as the feature is disappearing entirely.

Thank you for this. Buddy bought a new tundra. He was irate there was no cd player. He bought a disc man and built a platform for it in his truck. This post and your research is one more way i can give him shit.

 

[stormbreaker]

I just went back and watched the promotional videos and did not see a CD player unless Rivian is hiding it somewhere. Most of the time I listen to the radio bit I have a couple cd's that I pop in every now and then. I would think a cd player was standard in most vehicles.

Ole Jason here drives a flipped over rebuilt dodge from 1993.

So....yea, I get why he's a bit backwards.

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