Vintage Refurbished [ℹ]
Sony Walkman WM-FX281 AM/FM Portable Cassette Player
Specs
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| Brand | Sony |
| Model | WM-FX281 |
| Color |
Silver |
| Battery |
2xAA |
| Date First Available |
2001 |
| Headphones Color |
Orange |
| Format |
Cassette |
The WM-FX281 was one of the later Walkman models that Sony created, coming to market around 2001. It's compact, lightweight, reliable and an iconic piece of Y2k tech! (The original manual can be found here.) Like its '80s and '90s predecessors, the WM-FX281 plays cassettes and has a built-in AM/FM radio — but it was also designed to tune into various television channels. Of course, this feature is now a relic due to television's transition to digital signals instead of analog signals.
Even though this unit is over 20 years old, it sounds just as good as it did when it first came out of the box. This WM-FX281 has been completely disassembled and inspected by our team of skilled technicians. The drive belts, idler tires and pinch wheels have all been replaced. The playback speed has been painstakingly calibrated, the volume potentiometer has been deoxidized and the tapehead has been clean and demagnetized. All outer housings have also been polished.
Please note this little player had an entire life before Retrospekt. It will show signs of previous usage, but it is guaranteed to be working, clean, and restored. Due to the refurbished nature of the product, the item you receive may show some light wear and vary slightly from what is pictured.
Contents include:
- Sony Walkman WM-FX281
- Orange retro-inspired headphones
- AA batteries
- User guide
Every vintage item we restore has a story, and we take great care to preserve its authenticity. Our trained technicians carefully inspect, clean and service each piece, retaining original components whenever possible. When necessary, we incorporate high-quality replacement parts to ensure reliability and longevity. The result is a thoughtfully restored vintage item that’s fully functional and ready for a second life.
Please note vintage items will show signs of previous use. While we carefully restore each piece to ensure full functionality, cosmetic wear and slight variations from the product photos should be expected.
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