Modern Walkmans

Cassette Players for the Modern Digital Age

Σ 12 models

Aurex AX-W10C (Walky) feature

(Toshiba) Wireless cassette player with Bluetooth, you can enjoy cassettes with wireless earphones. Equipped with virtual surround sound, you can enjoy realistic sound. It can play cassette tapes for about 16 hours (2*AA alkaline batteries). It can also be powered, and played from a USB port. Weight 230g. Selling primarly in Japan.

(+) AUX recording, bluetooth, transparent door, auto stop

(-) Plastic flywheel

Web: https://aurex.jp/products/ax-w10c/
Byron Statics feature

Bring out the soundtrack of past memories on Your cherished cassettes. FM/AM Radio playback. Voice Activation System. Automatic Stop System. 2AA Battery or USB power supply. KCS-315

(+) Fun colors, cheap, record function, built-in microphone

(-) Bad sound quality

Web: https://www.byronstatics.com/byronstatics-cassette-player-black/
DIGITNOW! feature

The personal cassette player looks the part with its retro silver casing and comes complete with earphones for your private listening. With bluetooth function, can transmit the music to other bluetooth receivers and let everyone enjoy the music.

(+) Cheap, bluetooth, record function (digitise cassettes), portable design, auto reverse

(-) Included earphones crap

Web: https://www.amazon.com/DIGITNOW-Bluetooth-Cassette-Headphone-Earphones/dp/B08LKF3J9Q
FiiO CP13 feature

Achieving ultra-low Wow and Flutter. Oversized pure copper flywheel. 100% pure analog sound & custom balanced amplification head. Classic audiophile op-amp JRC5532. High voltage motor power supply. Dual-color all-aluminum alloy chassis and a long-lasting 13 hours of battery life.

(+) Auto reverse, build quality, sound quality, multiple colors, USB-C

(-) Pricy, no recording

Web: https://www.fiio.com/cp13
GPO feature
GPO
27$

Battery powered and with built in speakers, just plug in your cassette and you're ready to go. The portable cassette player was an iconic piece of kit for music fans in the 80s and 90s. Play tapes or use the FM radio and listen through your headphones.

(+) FM Radio, Auto Stop, Built-In Speakers, Built-In Microphone

(-) Included earphones crap

Web: https://www.amazon.com/GPO-GPOPCP-Personal-Cassette-Player/dp/B07T6HW8DX
It's OK! feature

It is the world’s first cassette player with Bluetooth 5.0 capability that not only supports traditional 3.5mm headphones but is also compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 headphones or speakers. Whether you are alone or in an open space, you can freely enjoy the penetrating voice and warm sound from the cassette tape.

(+) Nice translucent design. Bluetooth connection. Built-in microphone.

(-) No autoreverse, or any convenience function. No headphone.

Web: https://www.ninmlab.com/its-ok
Jensen feature

Jensen Portable Compact Lightweight Slim Design Stereo, AM/FM Radio Cassette Player. Pop in that favorite cassette or relive the magic of the mixed tape with Jensen's Portable Stereo Cassette Player AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player. When you're feeling more like the radio, tune into the AM or FM dial. You can also get up to the minute weather info with local Weather Band broadcasts. And, in the name of keeping things economical, just 2 'AA' battery has the Walkman up and running for hours on end.

(+) mega bass, radio playback

(-) fragile, bad sound quality, no Rewind function

Web: https://www.amazon.com/Jensen-Scr-68C-Stereo-Cassette-Player/dp/B012M1ZL8K
Maxell MXCP-P100 feature

It supports Bluetooth v5.4 , which provides high communication quality and low power consumption. Brass flywheel adopted. Reduces rotational irregularities and provides high quality sound. Bultin battery, accumulator. Playback time is around 9 hours. Weight 210g.

(+) Rechargeable battery, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C connetion.

(-) Battery not removable. 2 hours to fully charge.

Web: https://www.maxell.jp/consumer/mxcp-p100.html
Mulann B-1000 EW feature

Affordable modern portable cassette tape player & recorder with 2 track, stereo playback. Good sound quality, plays all (I-IV) cassettes. Frequency response : 40Hz-11KHz (Type I), Signal-to-noise ratio 50dB, Distorsion 1%, Wow & Flutter 0.3%, Headphone output power: 2x2 mW into 32 ohms

(+) large window, good sound quality, mono recording via MIC input or builtin microphone, USB adap.

(-) -

Web: https://store.recordingthemasters.com/products/b-1000ew-walkman
Muse M-132 feature

The MUSE M-132 Cassette Player blends retro charm with modern design, bringing back the warm, authentic sound of analog music. Inspired by iconic players of the past, it features a sleek casing with rubber coated, USB-C charging, and portability for today’s lifestyle.

(+) Bluetooth, USB-C, Builtin rechargable battery

(-) Same mechanism, cheap plastic materials

Web: https://www.muse-europe.com/audio-video/m-132-wm/
TOMASHI feature

Entry level portable cassette player. F116/F113

(+) Small size, record function, automatic stop, built-in microphone, cheap

(-) Speaker too quiet, mono

Web: https://www.amazon.com/TOMASHI-Portable-Cassette-Microphone-Headphone/dp/B09XQCLTYF
We Are Rewind feature

As you will have understood, this cassette player is the best of the best! The "crème de la crème" as they say in French. An object that is both cult and essential for any self-respecting music lover.

(+) Sleek design, rechargeable battery, Bluetooth 5.1, record function

(-) Expensive price point

Web: https://www.wearerewind.com
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