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Sanyo M4440 and M4430: Big Sound, Chunky Design
At RetroTechnical, we refurbish and listen to a great many vintage personal cassette players. Some are beautifully compact, some are packed with clever features and others are sought after mainly...
Sanyo M4440 and M4430: Big Sound, Chunky Design
At RetroTechnical, we refurbish and listen to a great many vintage personal cassette players. Some are beautifully compact, some are packed with clever features and others are sought after mainly...
Powering Vintage Walkmans Safely
One question I am frequently asked at RetroTechnical is: “What power supply can I safely use with my Walkman?” It sounds like a simple question, but with vintage portable audio...
Powering Vintage Walkmans Safely
One question I am frequently asked at RetroTechnical is: “What power supply can I safely use with my Walkman?” It sounds like a simple question, but with vintage portable audio...
What Goes Into a RetroTechnical Refurbishment?
When you buy a vintage cassette player today, you’re buying a piece of technology that may be 30, 40 or even 45 years old. Even a player that looks immaculate on...
What Goes Into a RetroTechnical Refurbishment?
When you buy a vintage cassette player today, you’re buying a piece of technology that may be 30, 40 or even 45 years old. Even a player that looks immaculate on...
Dolby B, Dolby C and Dolby S Explained
One question I get asked surprisingly often is, "What does the Dolby switch actually do?" If you've ever wondered whether you should have it switched on or off, this month's...
Dolby B, Dolby C and Dolby S Explained
One question I get asked surprisingly often is, "What does the Dolby switch actually do?" If you've ever wondered whether you should have it switched on or off, this month's...
The Ultimate Walkman Buyer’s Guide (2026 Edition)
There’s never been a better time to buy a Walkman. What was once considered outdated tech is now one of the most exciting corners of the audio world. Cassettes...
The Ultimate Walkman Buyer’s Guide (2026 Edition)
There’s never been a better time to buy a Walkman. What was once considered outdated tech is now one of the most exciting corners of the audio world. Cassettes...
The Magnetic Pull: Why 2026 is the Year of the ...
There’s a sound that instantly transports you. The solid clack of a cassette door closing.The gentle whir of spools turning. That faint, unmistakable hiss before the music begins. For years, those...
The Magnetic Pull: Why 2026 is the Year of the ...
There’s a sound that instantly transports you. The solid clack of a cassette door closing.The gentle whir of spools turning. That faint, unmistakable hiss before the music begins. For years, those...