Sony Walkman WM-F12 Portable Cassette Player

Vintage Refurbished [ℹ]

Sony Walkman WM-F12 Portable Cassette Player

Name: Sony Walkman WM-F12 Portable Cassette Player
Brand: Retrospekt
SKU: PC-VR-1018
Price: 399.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

$ 399.00

The Sony Walkman WM-F12 is an early FM/AM stereo cassette player from the first half of the 1980s, produced during the period when Sony was refining the Walkman into a reliable everyday device rather than a novelty. It features a slim, rectangular chassis with a front-facing tuner window and a vertical cassette window, emphasizing clarity and function over ornament. The integrated radio distinguishes it from earlier playback-only models, reflecting the growing expectation that a portable audio device should handle multiple formats. Its manual controls and straightforward layout place it firmly in the era before digital displays and menu-driven interfaces became standard.

Contents:

Cassette player
Retro-inspired headphones
Batteries
User guide

What Is Vintage Refurbished?

Our vintage refurbished players are professionally restored by a skilled team of technicians to ensure they perform like new while retaining their original charm. Each unit is carefully disassembled, inspected and cleaned. Key components such as drive belts, idler tires and pinch wheels are replaced, playback speed is calibrated, and the tapehead is cleaned and demagnetized. The volume potentiometer is deoxidized, and outer housings are polished for a clean finish.

Please note, these players have lived a full life before arriving at Retrospekt and may show minor signs of previous use. However, every unit is guaranteed to be fully functional, clean and ready to deliver a reliable and authentic retro experience.

Warranty:

Limited 90-day warranty.