# A Japanese Hi-Fi Company’s Affordable Music Player Breathes New Life Into an Old School Audio Format

> Maxell is a heritage Japanese audio and electronics manufacturer with a history dating back to the 1960s. Over the years, the brand has become synonymous with audio cassettes and other recordable media (including as VHS…

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- **Published:** 2025-07-01
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #audio #cassette #japanese #maxell #player #school #affordable #breathes
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