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Fantastic 1993 Sony WM-FX21 Cassette Walkman; Fully Restored: Free Cassette + Headphones

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Highlights

Meet the Sony WM-FX21, released in 1993, and honestly? This thing has main-character energy. It’s not flashy, it’s not loud about it, and it definitely doesn’t beg for attention—but it knows it’s better than the new stuff. The FX21 is that confident, slightly sarcastic legend leaning against the wall at the party, watching modern cassette players trip over Bluetooth buttons and flimsy plastics while quietly saying, “I just play tapes… perfectly.” No gimmicks, no nonsense—just press play and let Sony’s peak-era engineering do its thing. Ours is in great shape, fully APD-serviced, and ready to remind you that a straightforward cassette player built right will always dunk on today’s novelty junk. This Walkman doesn’t chase trends—it survived them. A true legend that minds its business, sounds incredible, and somehow ages better every year.

What You Get
• The unit itself — in very good external condition, fully serviced and ready for use, you’ll only need to supply 2 AA batteries (see pictures)
• Your choice: a freshly curated APD 80’s mixtape or a retro prerecorded tape from our archives
• A pair of period-correct headphones (new)
• Original Sony belt clip
• Iconic Sony Sound - sounds better than anything released new on the market today
• Legendary APD packaging with custom sticker pack

Features + Highlights
• Norm/Cr02 tape settings.
• Medium-sized format Walkman build — sturdy, built for real use.
• Genuine AM/FM analog tuner — dial by hand, feel the stations drift in.

Service Provided (Nerd Stuff)
• Full off body cleaning and restoration
• New premium belt installed
• Motor lubricated
• All contacts cleaned (crackle free)
• NAK-T100 Speed Adjusted, wow and flutter within spec
• Capstans and pinch rollers cleaned
• Head cleaned and demagnetized
• Transport cleaned and lubricated
• Full playback and radio functionality tested

Condition + Character
• A legend reborn: Good cosmetics with minor visible wear happening in it’s 30 years of life, slight wear on the Walkman logo (see photos).
• Cassette window is crystal clear- see your tape spin and spin.
• Controls, sliders, knobs and tape door feel rock-solid and responsive.
• Clean and corrosion-free battery contacts.

The Analog Phever Dream Standard
Every Walkman we release has been rescued, restored, and re-imagined with care. We believe in honoring the legends of analog sound, putting them back into your hands not as relics, but as living companions. By joining the Analog Phever Dream, you don’t just collect — you own your music, escape the algorithm.

  • Order today to get by Jun 23-29
  • Returns accepted within 30 days
  • Cost to ship: $16.85
  • Ships from: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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