Maxell MXCP-P100: a cassette player with Bluetooth and USB-C charging (not a joke)

No, it's not an April Fools' joke - Maxell, the company we remember well as a manufacturer of cassette tapes, has introduced a new portable cassette player, the MXCP-P100, which combines the old-school magic of analogue sound with modern technology. This is a gadget for those who miss the days when listening to music meant inserting a cassette, pressing "Play" and physically seeing the reels spinning.

The main feature of the MXCP-P100 is its Bluetooth 5.4 support, which allows you to listen to cassettes through wireless headphones or speakers. The player has a 9-hour battery with wired headphones or 7 hours of Bluetooth playback, is charged via USB-C, and weighs so little that it fits easily in your pocket.

What's in and what's out:

• ✔️ Cassette playback
• ✔️ Bluetooth 5.4
• ✔️ USB-C charging
• ✔️ Battery for 7-9 hours of music playback
• ❌ No recording
• No noise cancellation (noise, crackling and crunching are part of the charm)

How much does it cost

In Japan, the Maxell MXCP-P100 costs ¥13,000, which is approximately $80. There is no information on global sales at this time.

Maxell MXCP-P100 is not just a gadget for nostalgia. It is a way to experience music anew - slowly, with pauses for rewinding, but with the comfort of wireless sound. Officially, this player is a bridge between eras. The video shows an advert for cassettes from the 80s.

Source: Maxell