A vertical cassette player and Bluetooth speaker combo that makes tapes feel current again — simple to use, nicely made, and genuinely versatile.

The clear body shows the reels turning as music plays, with a vertical layout that lets a favourite cassette sit on display while you listen.

This Transparent Edition reveals both the top and bottom of the player’s inner workings, offering a full view of the cassette mechanism, circuitry, and wiring. By contrast, the standard model only exposes the top cover, with a solid-coloured base that hides the internal components.

There are three ways to use it: play a standard cassette through the built-in stereo speakers; insert the included Bluetooth 5.0 “REAL TAPE” to turn the unit into a Bluetooth speaker for your phone; or use that same cassette in other players to turn old boomboxes into Bluetooth speakers.

Stereo output is clear and full for its size, with two 4 Ω / 5 W speakers and a subwoofer vibration membrane adding low-end presence.

Controls are kept familiar — play, fast-forward, rewind, stop, and pause — with a rotary volume dial and an LED charging indicator for quick checks.

Power is flexible: it runs on four AA batteries or via USB-C. USB-C supplies power when no batteries are installed; if you use rechargeable AA cells, they can be charged in-device over USB-C. Never charge alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries.

Approximate size is 12 × 13 × 11.5 cm; weight is 713 g without batteries — compact enough for a shelf or desk, solid enough to feel like proper hardware.

A neat bridge between old and new, it plays tapes beautifully and makes modern streaming work through classic gear.

SHIPPING OPTIONS

We offer free standard delivery (Tracked 48) on orders over £90.

Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2-3 business days): £2.95

Royal Mail Tracked 24 (usually delivered next business day if ordered by 2pm the business day before, but not 100% guaranteed): £5.95

N.B. For bladed products a £2 surcharge is added to normal shipping costs, to cover the legally required age verification service, provided by Royal Mail

Royal Mail Next Day by 1pm (guaranteed delivery by 1pm next business day, if ordered by 2pm the business day before. Not available on bladed products): £12.95

For some rural postcodes next day delivery is not possible. For more detail on these postcodes, please see our Shipping page. There is no system check for these postcodes, so please do not select these services if your delivery address falls within this list.


RETURNS

We offer 100-day returns, provided items are returned in a perfectly re-sellable condition (undamaged and in original condition with tags/packaging). For more detailed information on conditions of return and the process involved, please see our Returns policy page.