--- product_id: 626035327 title: "FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue)" brand: "fiio" price: "£236.76" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/626035327-fiio-cp13-cassette-player-blue store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1800mAh battery, 13+ hrs playback USB-C fast charging & dual power modes Large analogue volume knob FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) **Brand:** fiio **Price:** £236.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Retro vibes, modern power — play your past loud and proud! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) by fiio - **How much does it cost?** £236.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/626035327-fiio-cp13-cassette-player-blue) ## Best For - fiio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Future-Ready Connectivity:** USB-C charging with advanced protection circuits ensures fast, safe power-ups—plus easy compatibility with Bluetooth adapters for wireless freedom. - • **Sleek, Screwless Aluminium Design:** Dual-tone aluminium alloy casing with zero visible screws offers a premium, corrosion-resistant finish that’s as stylish as it is sturdy. - • **Timeless Analog Sound, Modern Power:** Experience rich, nuanced audio with the legendary JRC5532 op-amp and all-analogue circuitry for authentic cassette playback. - • **Effortless Control at Your Fingertips:** Chunky oval buttons and a tactile aluminium volume dial deliver intuitive, durable operation that stands out in a digital world. - • **Marathon Battery Life for Nonstop Nostalgia:** Over 13 hours of continuous playback and 268 days standby keep your vintage vibes alive all day and beyond. ## Overview The FiiO CP13 Cassette Player in blue combines classic analog audio fidelity with modern engineering, featuring the renowned JRC5532 op-amp, a robust 1800mAh battery delivering 13+ hours of playback, and a premium aluminium alloy body with corrosion-resistant controls. Designed for audiophiles and nostalgia seekers alike, it offers USB-C fast charging, intuitive large buttons, and a sleek screwless design, making it the ultimate portable cassette player for the discerning millennial professional. ## Description FiiO have designed the CP13 with large oval buttons for playback controls (play, stop, rewind, fast-forward) on one side, while down the other side you will find a sleek volume dial, a USB-C port for charging, a 3.5mm headphone input and a status LED. Review: Quality Product - The Fiio CP13 was promptly delivered and exceptionally well packed. Feel/Quality The Fiio CP13 is a delight to hold and feels like a well-made quality product. It has a simple design and solid buttons which should hopefully last a long time. Operation The operation is simple and manual with strong chunky buttons for play, rewind, fast forward & stop. It has an auto stop on play but not on rewind or fast forward so please be aware of this if you have a weak or fragile tape. I found this to my cost when it chewed one of my 1970’s tapes. Cons There is no button to open the cassette door so this may prove difficult if you have limited manual dexterity. Sound Quality (dependent upon how recorded) The sound quality has proved to be good when replaying my cassettes recorded in the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s (could do with a little more high-end response but that could be my recording) however, 2000’s onwards the quality has been excellent. Please note this can also be dependent on the headphones used. To maintain best sound quality, it is advisable to clean the cassette heads regularly. Cons Due to limited space (the cassette case does not open very far) it is difficult to clean and demagnetize the cassette heads. Earphone Socket I used the Sennheiser CX300 S ear canal headphones and found that if the supplied ear tips did not provide enough bass, you could use ‘Aiivioll’ silicon ear tips instead. I used cheap Philips over ear headphones and they gave excellent bass. When using ear canal headphones, the volume is very good requiring minimal adjustment to increase the volume. This is handy as it saves battery life giving more cassette playing time. Note: If you are using over ear headphones, you will have to drive them a lot more and turn up the volume considerably. Cons Using ear canal headphones, it is likely that you will have to pull the jack out of the Fiio CP13 headphone socket a fraction (0.5 to 1mm). This was not necessary when using over ear headphones. Charging Battery life depends upon headphones used and volume selected. Ear canal headphones give at least 9hrs 10mins. Over ear headphones give about 7hrs 45mins. The cassette player gives no warning when it runs out of power – just stops! Thankfully charging is easy and quick in about 2.5hrs. Review: Expensive but so worth it - your cassettes and ears will thank you - I can’t fault the sound and design - it’s truly beautiful. I really thought with no Dolby NR the tape hiss would be overbearing but no, the amp that has been used is pure quality and produces beautiful highs, mids and tight bass with very little feedback. The one thing lacking which would have been perfect is if a Bluetooth transmitter was built in but I knew this wasn’t present before purchasing - maybe a newer model will address this missing function. This can be rectified by purchasing a Bluetooth 3.5mm jack (slots into the headphone jack) and you can then transmit the players music to Bluetooth headphones/speakers etc - a simple fix for £10 or so. If you’ve been searching for a quality modern day portable cassette player you may have just found it ## Features - FiiO have designed the CP13 with large oval buttons for playback controls (play, stop, rewind, fast-forward) on one side, while down the other side you will find a sleek volume dial, a USB-C port for charging, a 3.5mm headphone input and a status LED. - CP13 incorporates the imported audiophile op-amp JRC5532, a classic reproduction known as the "king of op-amps." Coupled with the all-analogue circuit processing, it delivers familiar melodies with a lingering and nuanced sound. - CP13's dual-tone aluminium alloy casing showcases a seamless blend of form and function, with a "zero" visible screws design, enhancing both texture and aesthetics. Additionally, the buttons use a tough oxidation process, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance. The aluminium alloy volume knob features a large-sized analogue volume potentiometer, offering better stability, reliability, and an improved adjustment feel compared to regular cassette players using flatter potentiometers. - CP13 features a high-capacity 1800mAh lithium battery, providing more power and longer lifespan, offering over 13 hours of continuous playback and an outstanding standby time of over 268 days. - CP13 is equipped with a dual-mode power supply design, supporting both battery and Type-C charging. Connecting to a 5V power adapter enables charging, with mature charging, power supply, and overvoltage protection circuits for added peace of mind. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CV7S58TK | | Best Sellers Rank | 28,221 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 48 in Portable Cassette Players | | Box Contents | USB charging cable and quick start guide | | Brand | FiiO | | Brand Name | FiiO | | Colour | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Headphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 723 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Included components | USB charging cable and quick start guide | | Manufacturer | FiiO | | Manufacturer Part Number | CP13 | | Material | Aluminium | | Model Name | CP13 | | Model Number | CP13 | | Model name | CP13 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Built-in audiophile op-amp, High-capacity lithium battery, Dual-mode power supply design | | Product Warranty | 1 | | Signal Format | Analog | | Special feature | Built-in audiophile op-amp, High-capacity lithium battery, Dual-mode power supply design | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FiiO - **Colour:** Blue - **Included components:** USB charging cable and quick start guide - **Manufacturer:** FiiO ## Images ![FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RUZuoB15L.jpg) ![FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MzvIcU9sL.jpg) ![FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618QRZ7YcYL.jpg) ![FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TAvt22PtL.jpg) ![FiiO CP13 Cassette Player (blue) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514+EqqfgyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Product *by C***5 on 20 December 2025* The Fiio CP13 was promptly delivered and exceptionally well packed. Feel/Quality The Fiio CP13 is a delight to hold and feels like a well-made quality product. It has a simple design and solid buttons which should hopefully last a long time. Operation The operation is simple and manual with strong chunky buttons for play, rewind, fast forward & stop. It has an auto stop on play but not on rewind or fast forward so please be aware of this if you have a weak or fragile tape. I found this to my cost when it chewed one of my 1970’s tapes. Cons There is no button to open the cassette door so this may prove difficult if you have limited manual dexterity. Sound Quality (dependent upon how recorded) The sound quality has proved to be good when replaying my cassettes recorded in the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s (could do with a little more high-end response but that could be my recording) however, 2000’s onwards the quality has been excellent. Please note this can also be dependent on the headphones used. To maintain best sound quality, it is advisable to clean the cassette heads regularly. Cons Due to limited space (the cassette case does not open very far) it is difficult to clean and demagnetize the cassette heads. Earphone Socket I used the Sennheiser CX300 S ear canal headphones and found that if the supplied ear tips did not provide enough bass, you could use ‘Aiivioll’ silicon ear tips instead. I used cheap Philips over ear headphones and they gave excellent bass. When using ear canal headphones, the volume is very good requiring minimal adjustment to increase the volume. This is handy as it saves battery life giving more cassette playing time. Note: If you are using over ear headphones, you will have to drive them a lot more and turn up the volume considerably. Cons Using ear canal headphones, it is likely that you will have to pull the jack out of the Fiio CP13 headphone socket a fraction (0.5 to 1mm). This was not necessary when using over ear headphones. Charging Battery life depends upon headphones used and volume selected. Ear canal headphones give at least 9hrs 10mins. Over ear headphones give about 7hrs 45mins. The cassette player gives no warning when it runs out of power – just stops! Thankfully charging is easy and quick in about 2.5hrs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but so worth it - your cassettes and ears will thank you *by L***1 on 10 May 2025* I can’t fault the sound and design - it’s truly beautiful. I really thought with no Dolby NR the tape hiss would be overbearing but no, the amp that has been used is pure quality and produces beautiful highs, mids and tight bass with very little feedback. The one thing lacking which would have been perfect is if a Bluetooth transmitter was built in but I knew this wasn’t present before purchasing - maybe a newer model will address this missing function. This can be rectified by purchasing a Bluetooth 3.5mm jack (slots into the headphone jack) and you can then transmit the players music to Bluetooth headphones/speakers etc - a simple fix for £10 or so. If you’ve been searching for a quality modern day portable cassette player you may have just found it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No wow/flutter noticed; but a small gotcha with the earphone socket *by K***R on 17 September 2025* Being it's the cheapest option I bought the blue FiiO CP13 as a portable backup for my old Sony Walkman Professional WM-D6C which is going in for service. Most points encountered already covered in other reviews e.g. motor does not shut off when tape reaches its end, no tone control, no auto-reverse optional setting, no line out, battery is not user-replaceable. (Some of these are good for simpler mechanics so maybe more reliability). Bottom line and most important: I experienced no wow/flutter with tapes, some nearly 60 years old, and the tempo/speed seemed right at least from recollection of items I'd previously played on other audio units. Sound reproduction not better for me than the old Sony WM-D6C and not as good (no surprises) as the (only mid-range) Sony Double Cassette Deck TC-WE475. Main issue otherwise: it drives my Shure SRH840A Over-Ear Wired Headphones BUT the sound was MONO! And that after checking jack fully inserted. The Shure 3.5mm jack is a 4-pole of the modern type which afaik is now standard for headphones whereas it seems that the FiiO CP13's jack socket is the old style 3-pole jack - see jpeg for jack comparisons. Having established I was hearing mono only (and it also sounded materially flat/flanged not just single channel), I plugged in an old pair of Sony over the ear phones with their 3-pole jack and trying eg Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (lots of oscillating between channels including on track 1) I found it rendered stereo. So to use the Shure or other 4-pole jack I need to get an adaptor which I'm not ecstatic about since theoretically it might put extra leverage strain on the socket. As some adverts claim an adaptor is only for mic 4-pole to 3-pole and won't work for phones, I'm also in the position of having to guess the right type and tentatively think maybe https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Stereo-Connector-Female-Adapter-As-Shown/dp/B0FHJLTHWL It's a solid, chunky unit but has no fasteners for a lanyard. The optional unshielded magnet-fastener (sic) case doesn't look a good idea. Personally I would not travel with this item and given the unit's mass and potential for dropping it eg dragging from a work surface absent-mindedly while phones connected, I'd establish a routine for using it only at home unless someone can point out a good case with a lanyard or (en bandoulière) cross strap to secure its weight. Good enough to keep, only item in prospect now is how long the battery lasts before it no longer takes a charge. ## Frequently Bought Together - FiiO CP13 Portable Cassette Tape Player with 3.5mm Earphone Jack, Ultra-Low Wow&Flutter, Powered by Type-C or Lithium Battery (Sky Blue) - Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/626035327-fiio-cp13-cassette-player-blue](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/626035327-fiio-cp13-cassette-player-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-30*