The cassette player renaissance continues with this Bluetooth-toting
high-tech Kickstarter model

Date:
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:18:50 +0000

Description:
The Coolgeek P1 Cassette Player offers a modern twist on the retro cassette player, and its Kickstarter campaign has just launched.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Coolgeek P1 Cassette Player unveiled Brings some modern twists like Bluetooth and a HD display
Kickstarter campaign just launched; MSRP is $179 but cheaper now The cassette player revival began with retro-inspired models such as the EDITH WE-001 and FiiO CP13 , but we're beginning to see more modern versions like, well, this strange wall-mounted system . And another new option the one you're here to read about definitely falls into the latter camp.

Coolgeek, whose RGB light-up turntable we covered several months ago, is back with its newest gadget: the P1 Cassette Player. Like its turntable, this device is being 'released' on Kickstarter, so you can't buy it immediately. However, from what we've been told, it sounds pretty far along in production, so I don't envision the turn-around time being too long here. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

While the standard price of the P1 is $179 (about 130, AU$260), in true Kickstarter fashion it's available for much cheaper if you sign up to the campaign earlier ; it'll be half that price in the 'Super Early Bird' wave, and slowly increase over time. What your money gets you (Image credit: CoolkGeek) At its core, Coolgeek's P1 Cassette Player is... well, a cassette player (think Walkman, but Sony makes those), so you don't really need me to run you through what it does, do you? It plays cassettes. But there's more,
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For one, the model has Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, so you can listen to your tapes using your wireless headphones. There's a 3.5mm jack for wired
headphone lovers too, as well as a USB-C port, but the latter's just for charging.

There's also a little HD display, which is primarily used for arranging the Bluetooth connection. Judging by images we've seen, there's also some
colorful LED indicator column (ooh, lights!) probably for volume, but we weren't expressly told what it depicts. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Like many retro-inspired gadgets, the P1 is see-through, so you can see your tape spinning around as you listen. Coolgeek told us that it was designed not merely to ape older cassette players, but to have its own design identity.

Plenty of the new cassette players we've seen have playful, pastel-colored designs and curved edges, and Coolgeek's P1 looks a lot more mechanical and industrial in comparison like true 1970s and 1980s tangible tech. So if you've been wanting an alternative cassette player, the campaign might be worth taking a look at. The best noise cancelling headphones for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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