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product_id: 59264998
title: "RETRO-39 Portable Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder – USB to Cassette Recording, Built-in Microphone, 3.5\" Bluetooth Speaker, FM Radio, MP3 Playback, Line-in/Out, AC/Battery Powered"
brand: "qfx"
price: "€ 85.11"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59264998-retro-39-portable-shoebox-cassette-tape-recorder-usb-to-cassette
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# FM radio + MP3 playback USB-to-cassette recording AC or 4 C batteries power RETRO-39 Portable Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder – USB to Cassette Recording, Built-in Microphone, 3.5" Bluetooth Speaker, FM Radio, MP3 Playback, Line-in/Out, AC/Battery Powered

**Brand:** qfx
**Price:** € 85.11
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Retro vibes, modern moves — your mixtape revolution starts here!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RETRO-39 Portable Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder – USB to Cassette Recording, Built-in Microphone, 3.5" Bluetooth Speaker, FM Radio, MP3 Playback, Line-in/Out, AC/Battery Powered by qfx
- **How much does it cost?** € 85.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- qfx enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted qfx brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-one audio hub 📻:** Enjoy FM radio, Bluetooth streaming, MP3 playback, and line-in/out connectivity through a compact 3.5" speaker system.
- • **Analog meets digital 🔄:** Seamlessly record digital audio from USB drives directly onto vintage cassette tapes—because retro deserves a modern upgrade.
- • **Effortless dual recording modes:** Record from USB to cassette or capture audio from cassette, Bluetooth, FM, mic, or line-in directly to USB with a single button press.
- • **Vintage style, modern convenience:** Chunky tactile buttons and classic shoebox design deliver authentic retro charm with contemporary tech flair.
- • **Power your nostalgia anywhere 🔋:** Portable design with swivel handle, powered by AC or 4 C batteries for uninterrupted retro vibes on the go.

## Overview

The QFX RETRO-39 is a portable shoebox-style cassette recorder blending nostalgic analog charm with modern tech. It features USB-to-cassette recording, Bluetooth-enabled 3.5" speaker playback, FM radio, MP3 support, and versatile line-in/out options. Powered by AC or 4 C batteries, it’s designed for on-the-go retro audio enthusiasts who want to relive mixtape magic with a contemporary twist.

## Description

desertcart.com: QFX RETRO-39 Portable Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder – USB to Cassette Recording, Built-in Microphone, 3.5" Bluetooth Speaker, FM Radio, MP3 Playback, Line-in/Out, AC/Battery Powered : Electronics

Review: Mix Tapes - I bought this to make my sister's mix tapes for X-Mas. There is something about mix tapes that are unique and cassette tapes is the only medium that it really works on. Mix CDs, close, but not the same. The songs need to be listened in order. First remember - this is a tape player, so the sound is not as good as other mediums. cassettes are the worst sound quality. This is not the tape players fault. Hence me grading it an 8. It works as well as expected and for 30 bucks I cannot imagine something sounding better. The built in microphone does not work well. if you are buying this to record your voice memos, you shouldn't. I am not going to ding my score based on this. The line in - This works well. The quality was decent when recording from my phone. There are a lot of variables in play here. The best thing to do is max your volume when imputing. Remember, your cable has a lot to do with it also moving around ect. Why I gave it 5 stars. The USB jack. Despite there being absolutely no documentation on it, once I figured out how to get this to work perfect and I decided not to give it a 1 star and return it. The way the USB works is. Put your songs or what you want to on the USB drive. plug it in. Put into USB mode. It will play the audio files on your USB. Sadly, it doesn't transfer the meta data, but remember, it is an analog cassette tape. temper your expectations to that and the product will suit your needs, especially if you are making mix tapes. finally, my wife's old mix tapes play wonderfully on the device. Line out works great if you want to transfer them that way, however I think there are better methods to export mixtapes.
Review: A chonky retro player that works as advertised - I'm old and I got a desire to play a cassette tape that I had, and after looking around I settled on this. I really like it. I like the ka-chunk buttons, the styling, and I really like the heft of it when it's full of C batteries. The speaker is small but I like it too. It's nostalgia overload for folks of a certain age. One thing to be warned about, it's not designed for recording mix tapes and things from the external line in. The record function only works through the integrated microphone, so the record function is really for recording dictation and the like, as the old versions were. You will need to acquire a tape deck that can record from a line in in order to make your own mix tapes. But as a player with line out, bluetooth, and USB support, it's a surprising amount of modern stuff built into an adorable package. If QFX made a modern retro tape deck that could record from an external source, I'd have bought that too!

## Features

- New Feature by Request – USB to Cassette Recording: You asked, we delivered. Now you can record digital audio from a USB drive directly onto cassette tape.
- Dual Recording Options: Record from USB to cassette or from cassette, Bluetooth, FM Radio, MIC, or Line-in to USB with the push of a button.
- Maximum Connectivity: Includes USB input, Line-in/out jacks, external mic support, and Bluetooth playback through the built-in 3.5" speaker.
- Portable and Long-Lasting: Take it anywhere with the swivel carrying handle. Power it with the included AC cord or 4 “C” batteries (not included).
- MP3 & FM Ready: Play MP3 files from a USB stick or tune in to your favorite FM radio stations.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B076W2F1GV |
| Batteries | 4 C batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Portable Microcassette Recorders |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (2,629) |
| Date First Available | October 23, 2017 |
| Item Weight | 1.7 pounds |
| Item model number | RETRO-39 |
| Manufacturer | QFX USA |
| Product Dimensions | 10.24 x 1.97 x 5.91 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** QFX
- **Compatible Devices:** Earphone, Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Format:** MP3 Audio
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Item Weight:** 1.7 Pounds
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In
- **Number of Batteries:** 4 C batteries required.
- **Product Dimensions:** 6.1"D x 2.17"W x 10.51"H

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I record from USB to cassette?**
A: Yes! Due to popular demand, we added USB-to-cassette recording to the RETRO-39. Now you can easily record MP3 files from a USB drive directly onto cassette tape. You can also record from cassette, Bluetooth, FM Radio, MIC, or Line-in to USB.

**Q: My recorder is eating tapes, what should I do?**
A: Ensure tapes are intact; clean the heads. If issues persist, contact support.

**Q: Are batteries or an AC adapter included?**
A: Batteries not included. Some models come with an AC adapter; check the package.

**Q: The buttons are hard to press, any advice?**
A: Clean around buttons with a soft cloth. If still stuck, contact support.

**Q: Can I connect to a computer or phone?**
A: No, the USB is only for flash drives and can't connect to computers or phones. Bluetooth pairs with smartphones and computers to receive audio.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mix Tapes
*by V***T on December 18, 2019*

I bought this to make my sister's mix tapes for X-Mas. There is something about mix tapes that are unique and cassette tapes is the only medium that it really works on. Mix CDs, close, but not the same. The songs need to be listened in order. First remember - this is a tape player, so the sound is not as good as other mediums. cassettes are the worst sound quality. This is not the tape players fault. Hence me grading it an 8. It works as well as expected and for 30 bucks I cannot imagine something sounding better. The built in microphone does not work well. if you are buying this to record your voice memos, you shouldn't. I am not going to ding my score based on this. The line in - This works well. The quality was decent when recording from my phone. There are a lot of variables in play here. The best thing to do is max your volume when imputing. Remember, your cable has a lot to do with it also moving around ect. Why I gave it 5 stars. The USB jack. Despite there being absolutely no documentation on it, once I figured out how to get this to work perfect and I decided not to give it a 1 star and return it. The way the USB works is. Put your songs or what you want to on the USB drive. plug it in. Put into USB mode. It will play the audio files on your USB. Sadly, it doesn't transfer the meta data, but remember, it is an analog cassette tape. temper your expectations to that and the product will suit your needs, especially if you are making mix tapes. finally, my wife's old mix tapes play wonderfully on the device. Line out works great if you want to transfer them that way, however I think there are better methods to export mixtapes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A chonky retro player that works as advertised
*by F***G on February 21, 2025*

I'm old and I got a desire to play a cassette tape that I had, and after looking around I settled on this. I really like it. I like the ka-chunk buttons, the styling, and I really like the heft of it when it's full of C batteries. The speaker is small but I like it too. It's nostalgia overload for folks of a certain age. One thing to be warned about, it's not designed for recording mix tapes and things from the external line in. The record function only works through the integrated microphone, so the record function is really for recording dictation and the like, as the old versions were. You will need to acquire a tape deck that can record from a line in in order to make your own mix tapes. But as a player with line out, bluetooth, and USB support, it's a surprising amount of modern stuff built into an adorable package. If QFX made a modern retro tape deck that could record from an external source, I'd have bought that too!

### ⭐ It does everything but produce useable tapes.
*by R***Y on February 17, 2024*

Disappointing is the only word that fits. The tape unit has everything a user might want: USB, Bluetooth, internal mic, even a decent sounding FM radio receiver. The only thing missing is the ability to record tapes that are useable. With Bluetooth connected and active but idle so far as sending data, there is not a sound coming from the built in speaker. And given that USB is digital, there should be none. But, set the unit to record that “silence” and then play it back, and you get far too much white noise. Record music and the level of background noise is high enough to make the tape unusable. Complicating it further, though the computer’s sound volume is set to 75% of maximum, the volume of what’s recorded, when played in my car’s system is significantly quieter than it is when switched to the radio, or disk player (a JBL speaker system in an older Toyota Avalon). That is not true when playing a tape created on some other system. In fact, with some of the tapes I recorded you can hear speech in the background that obviously is bleed-over from the unit’s FM system, which was been switched off when the recording was made. And, in the background of a tape that recorded only silence is a rhythmic thud. And if that weren’t enough, the unit ate two of my tapes, which were pulled behind the transport drive and crumpled. It’s a nice unit, and I want to like it. But somewhere in the chain, someone screwed up.

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