FIIO CP13 Portable Cassette Player - A Cassette Comeback?

Straight from China via AliExpress, I present to you the FIIO CP13 Portable Stereo Cassette Player. As I am a self-funded channel, I was hesitant about spending $100 on a cassette player. After watching several other reviews for the last couple of months, I was intrigued. Is this player that much better than the other, inexpensive deck currently being sold?
Before creating this episode, I did a lot of listening to both my old and new cassettes, and I was surprised by the playback and sound quality.
While cassette players aren't for everyone, if you are looking to invest in a new deck, this might be the one for you; especially if you're a little reluctant to invest in a used, retro player.
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Opening Titles
00:56 - Unboxing and exploring the player
05:12 - Weight of the player
06:35 - Comparing different portable players
08:14 - Testing playback quality
10:56 - Audio test when portable
11:50 - Conclusion

[@Thee_Dr_Evil]

Amazing that there is still a market for portable cassette players like this. The days of having to deal with a noticeable noise floor and not over.

[@heywhatisnext]

Definitely agree, but it’s nice to see companies try to make a decent player for those that want one.

[@al5152001]

I’m crying 😭
I wonder if Sony will make some Retro Audio products again

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching. Wouldn’t that be cool if Sony did that.

[@ArthurFarts]

That thing looks pretty good. I may just buy one.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching.

[@Hexagonian]

Very professional video. Well done!!

[@heywhatisnext]

Thank you very much!

[@jorgeehernandez6930]

I have it. It sound really good I think.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching.

[@Astralify]

Not sure if they changed something, but this particular unit actually sounded pretty decent. There is still the "issue" of the bass being too weak, but overall it is actually good, and sounds correct, so no problems with the equalization, unlike the transparent one, which just sounds kinda wrong.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching. Agreed. The less expensive player just sound off in the comparison.

[@molgorp7199]

First! Keep up the great work!

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks! Will do!

[@suasponte6230]

I'd consider one if they knock off about $25. It's basically cheap Chinese manufacturing camouflaged in an aluminum case. More garbage to unload on Ebay in about 6 months.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching. Still hoping for Sony to jump back into the ring.

[@richardgoddard37]

Fiio stuff is actually very well made, they make some of the best DAPs on the planet.

[@owenjbrady]

it doesnt sound very good to me mind you its over youtube and captured, its ok sounds kinda fluttery when your walking. pass for me.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching.

[@DavidSusiloUnscripted]

This is untrue. I own this. It is a piece of garbage. No different than any tanashin-based player.

[@heywhatisnext]

Do you think we’ll get a decent player in the future?

[@teachermike4831]

Ha ha ha.....what the F for. TAPE SUCKS JUST LIKE RECORDS.

[@heywhatisnext]

Thanks for watching, and I respect your opinion.