Fiio’s CP13 cassette player took me on a glorious nostalgia trip

But let’s be honest, the Fiio CP13 wasn’t created for new music or to impress audiophiles. It’s here largely to pull on the nostalgia strings of those of a, shall we say, certain vintage (present company included). And as far as I’m concerned, it has fulfilled its duty.

From the minute I heard that familiar “booowiiiiiip” ascending test tone at the beginning of my beaten-up copy of The Queen is Dead, I was hooked and ready to settle in to an evening of cassette magic. And that’s worth heaps more than the $100 the Fiio CP13 will set you back. If you have cases of old tapes lying around, this tape player is for you.