Maxell Japan has launched a portable ‘Walkman’ cassette player, but its retro audio tech is boosted by modern convenience.

A quick in-person glance at the We Are Rewind cassette player and the Fiio DM-13 CD player reveals they are seemingly not as advanced as their vintage counterparts.

Maxell was a brand synonymous with audio and cassette tapes thanks to an iconic ad. With the popularity of cassette tapes on the rise, Maxell is once again making cassette players but with upgraded ...

Audio Hi-Fi Turntables Victrola's affordable 6-in-1 Bluetooth record player also plays cassette and CD, and has its own speakers News By Carrie Marshall published 3 October 2024 ...

The Maxell MXCP-P100 looks no different than any other portable player at first glance. Offered in your choice of black or white, the machine features familiar ...

Picture: Scott Reid Even when it comes to the CD player - that must-have wonder of the mid-80s hi-fi tower that looks a little niche four decades on - there have been some glimmers of hope.

Let’s look inside cassette and CD players that mix retro looks with modernized features.