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Rewind, Replay: How the Walkman changed the way we hear music
In the late 1970s, music was loud, shared, and rooted in place — until Sony’s Walkman turned it into something personal and ...
The Maxell MXCP-P100 Cassette Tape Player Offers a Retro Look With Modern Features
While the MXCP-P100 includes contemporary details, its exterior is reminiscent of ’80s tech. Sitting atop of the player are ...
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Portable CD Players Are Back—Because Cell Service in the Balkans Sucks and So Does Spotify’s Bitrate
Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025's ...
Retro gadgets of the summer
Kevin Courtney takes a walk down memory lane and arrives in the present day looking at a range of retro gadgets ...
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A Japanese Hi-Fi Company’s Affordable Music Player Breathes New Life Into an Old School Audio Format
The Maxell MXCP-P100 is a portable cassette tape player that looks straight out of the 1980s. It also has the old-school ...
New Maxell portable cassette player blends nostalgia with Bluetooth
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 ...
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Maxell's old-school portable cassette player has Bluetooth and USB Type C
Maxell! Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. And it's back with the MXCP-P100, a new portable cassette player. It ...
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New portable cassette player comes loaded with modern features like Bluetooth, USB-C, and a rechargeable battery
Maxell Japan has launched a portable ‘Walkman’ cassette player, but its retro audio tech is boosted by modern convenience.