The $89 Cassette Comeback? Testing The FiiO CP13

The cassette is back… or at least trying to be. Today we’re taking a look at the FiiO CP13 — a brand-new portable cassette player in a world that hasn’t seen many new ones in decades. No Bluetooth. No recording features. No Dolby. Just a simple, modern take on the classic Walkman experience. My Amazon Affiliate LINK for FiiO CP13: https://amzn.to/3OJIG4r FiiO Website: https://www.fiio.com But how does it actually stack up? In this video I talk about: • How the CP13 compares to original 80s/90s portable cassette players • What you gain (and lose) with modern production • Build quality and design • Real-world usability • The sound when paired with good headphones • And whether $89 is actually reasonable in 2026 This isn’t a hit piece. It’s also not nostalgia-blind praise. It’s an honest look at what a modern cassette player can realistically be — and who it’s actually for. If you’re curious about tape in 2026… this one’s for you. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. If this video resonates with you please consider SUBSCRIBING! CD Comeback video LINK: https://youtu.be/9xxRSFsVNCo?si=JGq5et8sDh8u4hYS — #FiiO #Cassette #Walkman #AnalogAudio #TapeDeck #HiFi #UnitedStatesOfAnalog AFFILIATE LINKS: Fluance RT81+ ELITE Turntable https://amzn.to/4syvGhp Audio-Technica Sound Burger You can further support the channel by using my AFFILIATE LINKS to get the stuff you want... Record Doctor RECORD CLAMP Here: https://amzn.to/3BCxT5A AMAZING WAXWING Phono Preamp: https://amzn.to/4eU2Twf Fluance ISOLATION BASE HERE: https://amzn.to/3U1pn6h Great A-T VM95E Phono Cartridge: https://amzn.to/3zQLTIi Adjustable isolation FEET HERE: https://amzn.to/4gYF9c3 Fosi Audio TUBE Phono Preamp HERE: https://amzn.to/4exDSr1 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Bronze with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/3MSwWs3 A-T LP70xBT (Blk/Silver with Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/47DbctJ A-T LP70x (without Bluetooth): https://amzn.to/4e9TL6M A-T VM95c Cartridge: https://amzn.to/47wBs9n VM95 Elliptical stylus cartridge for this turntable: https://amzn.to/3XAYh77 Audio-Technica Bluetooth headphones SR50BT: https://amzn.to/4ebkD6b Record Doctors record clamp: https://amzn.to/3TCTosV WiiM ULTRA here: https://amzn.to/4glOKJz WiiM AMP here: https://amzn.to/3AWQkBA WiiM PRO here: https://amzn.to/3XEuBY7 WiiM PRP PLUS here: https://amzn.to/3zed8MA WiiM Mini here: https://amzn.to/4ek3wic Topping B200 Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier here: https://amzn.to/3XFO3DT SMSL H400 Headphone Amp/Preamp here: https://amzn.to/4cVoVgE MY AUDIOPHILE EDC... The Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3T7Iuvk CRKT CEO Knife: https://amzn.to/4dMqoY4 GERBER box cutter: https://amzn.to/4dDt0ao Record Doctor Record Clamp: https://amzn.to/4e4pdTd KOBALT Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/4dZuhZc PROSTER Stylus Force Tracing Gauge: https://amzn.to/474Aml0 HUDSON HI-FI STORE: https://amzn.to/4cOIJCe