How About Creating a Modern Cassette Player?

[pollock0424]

Look what showed up, I paid $75 on Amazon. I was a bit buzzed on Thanksgiving night..

 

[mhardy6647]

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Look what showed up, I paid $75 on Amazon. I was a bit buzzed on Thanksgiving night..

As they say auf Deutsch:

Na und?

 

[EJ3]

As they say auf Deutsch:

Na Und?

Being a U.S. guy that happened to be born in Austria, I'll second that remark!

 

[pollock0424]

As they say auf Deutsch:

Na Und?

Being a U.S. guy that happened to be born in Austria, I'll second that remark!

I tried googling it but the context/meaning didn't come up properly. I speak 4 languages and English is the only one from Europe. Care to explain auf Deutsch and Na Und ?

 

[Count Arthur]

I tried googling it but the context/meaning didn't come up properly. I speak 4 languages and English is the only one from Europe. Care to explain auf Deutsch and Na Und ?

What of it?

 

[JeremyFife]

I tried googling it but the context/meaning didn't come up properly. I speak 4 languages and English is the only one from Europe. Care to explain auf Deutsch and Na Und ?

'auf Deutsch' is just that this is in German

'Na Und' is a great phrase: dismissive, "and so" / "so what" ...

 

[Snarfie]

Hello audiophiles!

We're contemplating venturing into cassette players and would love your input. With many vintage Walkmans becoming hard to repair, niche bands releasing music on tapes, and a steady demand for cassette players, we see an opportunity. However, current models often don't live up to expectations, so we're eager to offer you an alternative.

As you know, cassette player technology from 20 years ago has largely been lost, making production challenging due to scarce core components. We're in the initial stages of defining this product and would greatly value your insights to co-create something special.

After some research, we've developed three concepts and we're curious to know which resonates with you:

1. A focus on playback and sound quality, minimizing other features. We'd concentrate on the mechanical structure and high-quality magnetic heads. Our aim is affordability and a sleek design, creating a dedicated music player without an overload of features.

2. Besides playback and sound quality, we're considering additional features like AIWA-style EQ custom tuning, various sound enhancements (bass, treble), Bluetooth connectivity, and recording capabilities. It might be slightly bulkier and pricier, but the added functionality would enhance its longevity and playability.

3. Alternatively, we could move away from the traditional Walkman model and create a modern, compact cassette deck. This would incorporate Bluetooth transmission, analog-to-digital conversion, and recording functions. If you have more ideas, we're all ears!

Which direction appeals to you most? What price point would you consider reasonable?

Or, just let us know your ideal vision of a cassette player. We're excited to hear from you!
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For sure a desperate dealers topic.

 

[Todd k]

No thank you. Appreciate your product development though.