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title: "FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (Transparent)"
brand: "fiio"
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# 1800mAh battery, 13+ hrs playback USB-C fast charging & dual power mode Imported JRC5532 audiophile op-amp FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (Transparent)

**Brand:** fiio
**Price:** ₪516
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Retro Reimagined: The Ultimate Modern Cassette Player for Audiophile Millennials

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (Transparent) by fiio
- **How much does it cost?** ₪516 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- fiio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fiio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vintage Vibes, Future Ready:** Transparent design lets you watch your tapes spin while enjoying a modern, reliable cassette experience—no subscriptions, no ads, just pure analog bliss.
- • **Uninterrupted Music Marathon:** Power through your day with a robust 1800mAh battery delivering over 13 hours of continuous playback and standby for months.
- • **Plug, Play & Charge with USB-C:** Seamlessly recharge or power your player with universal USB-C, featuring advanced overvoltage protection for worry-free use.
- • **Timeless Analog Sound, Modern Precision:** Experience crystal-clear playback with the legendary JRC5532 op-amp and ultra-low wow/flutter for authentic tape nostalgia.
- • **All-Metal Craftsmanship with Zero Screws:** Sleek dual-tone aluminum alloy body with corrosion-resistant buttons and a premium tactile volume knob for lasting durability and style.

## Overview

The FiiO CP13 Transparent Cassette Player combines classic analog tape playback with cutting-edge audiophile components like the JRC5532 op-amp and a high-capacity 1800mAh battery. Crafted from premium aluminum alloy with corrosion-resistant controls and a USB-C charging port, it delivers over 13 hours of uninterrupted music with minimal wow/flutter distortion. Designed for discerning listeners craving authentic sound and modern convenience, the CP13 offers a durable, stylish, and plug-and-play cassette experience that stands out in today’s market.

## Description

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Review: Best modern cassette player? - As anybody in the cassette circle knows, all modern players are kinda junk. They use a "Tanashin mechanism"; a sort of "catch-all" phrase for shoddy Chinese knockoffs of a Japanese budget design meant for car stereos that ceased production around 2009. Every modern cassette player uses this Chinese clone mechanism, because sadly it's the only mechanism still being produced. It's known for poor tape feeding, insanely high wow/flutter (basically the tape playing at incorrect speeds or the sound "warbling"), and other issues. So how did FiiO achieve something so much better? The CP-13 has shockingly good playback quality for a new player. You can plainly see from the motor position and a few other signifiers (like button placement) it's a Tanashin mechanism. But, whatever improvements they've made have paid off, since of any modern cassette player I've used, this by far has the lowest wow/flutter I've heard, thankfully reaching the realm of "you can't notice it with your ears, only if you pull out some equipment to measure it will it show up." Can't say the same about some cheapo no-name players you'll find on this same website... As for sound quality, well, don't expect anything too insane and you'll be happy. It lacks Dolby NR, as Dolby has stopped licensing out that technology for cassette years ago. But still, with a good-condition tape I haven't noticed any serious hissing or crackling issues. Whatever amp they've put in here lets it get reasonably loud, good enough to drive some speakers probably. On my Koss Porta Pro's, around 20% on the dial is reasonably loud, anything beyond that is painfully loud, haha. The build quality is immaculate too; all-metal build, though I got the model with the transparent door, so that bit is plastic. (But, a very sturdy feeling plastic, not some cheap junk.) Buttons ka-chunk nicely just like you remember, the door opens and it loads tapes easily, everything just works, and works well. (I will say I wish it had auto-stop on FFW/RW, but can't complain too much.) Size-wise, yeah, there's been much smaller vintage players, but I wouldn't say this is obnoxiously large. There's certainly bigger ones out there. I will say this though; FiiO, where's the freakin' belt clip!? They even sell a separate case for it... which also doesn't have a belt clip! The heck?! Finally, for value, I'd say easily this is the only modern cassette player worth spending your money on. Yeah, vintage may be better, but some of us don't want 40+ year old electronics that could fail at any second, and want something that's guaranteed to work out of the box for some time.
Review: About the best current production cassette player you can buy - This is about the best modern cassette player money can buy. I am glad I did. While I own several vintage cassette decks ranging from a Pioneer CT-F850 to a Nakamichi CR-3A, I don't like using them for anything but recording new cassettes or digital transfers. Don't want to wear out the precious heads or rubber parts just listening. That being said, it is hard to find a QUALITY playback only unit that is in production. The FiiO fits the bill. It isn't cheap but you get QUALITY audio with no wow and flutter problems of low cost tape transports because they have a METAL flywheel and a good proper STEREO head with good playback circuitry as well. Out of the box, I popped in a TDA D-90 I recorded of Steely Dan's AJA from CD on my Nak CR-3A and was surprised at what I heard through my AKG K-52s: a stable and clean sound, granted a little bright because I underbias my recordings and used Dolby B (the FiiO, like any modern player, does not have Dolby NR as Dolby stopped licensing the chips in 2013)- otherwise there was no wow and flutter, channel separation was superb, and it sounds like a real Sony Walkman from the 1990s. The unit itself is spartan. I like that. No flash but it is far from cheap. It's made of finished metal, everything feels solid. The volume KNOB is substantial and easy to adjust. Unlike old Walkmans of the past, this one charges off USB-C and came partially charged out of the box. It was about the best "plug and play" experience which is what tape is all about: you PLUG in, INSERT cassette and push PLAY and enjoy. I am really pleased someone is producing QUALITY ANALOG stuff these days. I still enjoy my old Hi-Fi gear and making mix tapes as well as enjoying my own collection. No subscriptions. No LTE/5G required, no ads, no spam. Just music. This little box makes magic. The thing is also well packaged. They even give you a screen protector for the plastic window (which is LARGE so you can watch your tape move!). I am rarely excited about anything these days, but this little wonder takes me back. Now I can enjoy my tapes in the car with a simple aux cable, or in my office- and not worry about wearing out mechanisms on my high end decks. It's simple: put in your tape, push play, enjoy. Thank you FiiO for putting out something good.

## Features

- FiiO have designed the CP13 with large oval buttons for playback controls (play, stop, rewind, fast-forward) on one side, while down the other side you will find a sleek volume dial, a USB-C port for charging, a 3.5mm headphone input and a status LED.
- CP13 incorporates the imported audiophile op-amp JRC5532, a classic reproduction known as the "king of op-amps." Coupled with the all-analogue circuit processing, it delivers familiar melodies with a lingering and nuanced sound.
- Crafted meticulously with full aluminium alloy, CP13's dual-tone casing showcases a seamless blend of form and function, with a "zero" visible screws design, enhancing both texture and aesthetics. Additionally, the buttons use a tough oxidation process, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance. The aluminium alloy volume knob features a large-sized analogue volume potentiometer, offering better stability, reliability, and an improved adjustment feel compared to regular cassette players using flatter potentiometers.
- CP13 features a high-capacity 1800mAh lithium battery, providing more power and longer lifespan, offering over 13 hours of continuous playback and an outstanding standby time of over 268 days.
- CP13 is equipped with a dual-mode power supply design, supporting both battery and Type-C charging. Connecting to a 5V power adapter enables charging, with mature charging, power supply, and overvoltage protection circuits for added peace of mind.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D41W4CS7 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,548 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #5 in Portable Cassette Players & Recorders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (643) |
| Date First Available | May 13, 2024 |
| Item Weight | 1.17 pounds |
| Item model number | CP13 |
| Manufacturer | FIIO |
| Package Dimensions | 7.76 x 6.26 x 1.65 inches |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best modern cassette player?
*by A***X on August 8, 2025*

As anybody in the cassette circle knows, all modern players are kinda junk. They use a "Tanashin mechanism"; a sort of "catch-all" phrase for shoddy Chinese knockoffs of a Japanese budget design meant for car stereos that ceased production around 2009. Every modern cassette player uses this Chinese clone mechanism, because sadly it's the only mechanism still being produced. It's known for poor tape feeding, insanely high wow/flutter (basically the tape playing at incorrect speeds or the sound "warbling"), and other issues. So how did FiiO achieve something so much better? The CP-13 has shockingly good playback quality for a new player. You can plainly see from the motor position and a few other signifiers (like button placement) it's a Tanashin mechanism. But, whatever improvements they've made have paid off, since of any modern cassette player I've used, this by far has the lowest wow/flutter I've heard, thankfully reaching the realm of "you can't notice it with your ears, only if you pull out some equipment to measure it will it show up." Can't say the same about some cheapo no-name players you'll find on this same website... As for sound quality, well, don't expect anything too insane and you'll be happy. It lacks Dolby NR, as Dolby has stopped licensing out that technology for cassette years ago. But still, with a good-condition tape I haven't noticed any serious hissing or crackling issues. Whatever amp they've put in here lets it get reasonably loud, good enough to drive some speakers probably. On my Koss Porta Pro's, around 20% on the dial is reasonably loud, anything beyond that is painfully loud, haha. The build quality is immaculate too; all-metal build, though I got the model with the transparent door, so that bit is plastic. (But, a very sturdy feeling plastic, not some cheap junk.) Buttons ka-chunk nicely just like you remember, the door opens and it loads tapes easily, everything just works, and works well. (I will say I wish it had auto-stop on FFW/RW, but can't complain too much.) Size-wise, yeah, there's been much smaller vintage players, but I wouldn't say this is obnoxiously large. There's certainly bigger ones out there. I will say this though; FiiO, where's the freakin' belt clip!? They even sell a separate case for it... which also doesn't have a belt clip! The heck?! Finally, for value, I'd say easily this is the only modern cassette player worth spending your money on. Yeah, vintage may be better, but some of us don't want 40+ year old electronics that could fail at any second, and want something that's guaranteed to work out of the box for some time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the best current production cassette player you can buy
*by M***T on December 13, 2024*

This is about the best modern cassette player money can buy. I am glad I did. While I own several vintage cassette decks ranging from a Pioneer CT-F850 to a Nakamichi CR-3A, I don't like using them for anything but recording new cassettes or digital transfers. Don't want to wear out the precious heads or rubber parts just listening. That being said, it is hard to find a QUALITY playback only unit that is in production. The FiiO fits the bill. It isn't cheap but you get QUALITY audio with no wow and flutter problems of low cost tape transports because they have a METAL flywheel and a good proper STEREO head with good playback circuitry as well. Out of the box, I popped in a TDA D-90 I recorded of Steely Dan's AJA from CD on my Nak CR-3A and was surprised at what I heard through my AKG K-52s: a stable and clean sound, granted a little bright because I underbias my recordings and used Dolby B (the FiiO, like any modern player, does not have Dolby NR as Dolby stopped licensing the chips in 2013)- otherwise there was no wow and flutter, channel separation was superb, and it sounds like a real Sony Walkman from the 1990s. The unit itself is spartan. I like that. No flash but it is far from cheap. It's made of finished metal, everything feels solid. The volume KNOB is substantial and easy to adjust. Unlike old Walkmans of the past, this one charges off USB-C and came partially charged out of the box. It was about the best "plug and play" experience which is what tape is all about: you PLUG in, INSERT cassette and push PLAY and enjoy. I am really pleased someone is producing QUALITY ANALOG stuff these days. I still enjoy my old Hi-Fi gear and making mix tapes as well as enjoying my own collection. No subscriptions. No LTE/5G required, no ads, no spam. Just music. This little box makes magic. The thing is also well packaged. They even give you a screen protector for the plastic window (which is LARGE so you can watch your tape move!). I am rarely excited about anything these days, but this little wonder takes me back. Now I can enjoy my tapes in the car with a simple aux cable, or in my office- and not worry about wearing out mechanisms on my high end decks. It's simple: put in your tape, push play, enjoy. Thank you FiiO for putting out something good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice cassette player
*by D***G on December 29, 2025*

So mine, worked for a few minutes and then decided to not work properly I believe I got just a bad one. But this review is based on one that my friend has which works perfectly. Here is my take on it, I have returned mine and a new one is on its way. Now based on my friends unit really nice and sounds great it works with headphones the kind that have a cable on them, it doesn't work with Bluetooth headphones so it will not work with your Apple buds or beats unless they have a wire with earphone jack. It has a built-in battery which is not replaceable. It is made of metal and it is quite heavy. It has stop fast-forward fast rewind and play button. The sound quality is really nice lots of rich sound and bass and it has a large button volume control. It is rechargeable and has a good length play playtime. It comes in a variety of colors and it looks really cool. The only thing I have trouble with is finding a protective case that fits it the company itself to manufacture makes a special case for it but I don't like that one I want to get a hard case that completely covers it with a zipper so I'm still on the search for that. But yeah this is a good quality player as it should be for the price. Cons... it doesn't have a replaceable battery It doesn't have a Bluetooth connection And most importantly it doesn't have a record function. Therefore I'm giving it four stars out of five

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