Audiophiles hifi appreciation thread old and new

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Bettini
I've two cassettes that, purely for nostalgia, I'd like to play through my stereo. I appreciate there's no sensible value-for-money approach for this - but:
1. Do I just get a vintage separate tape deck? (If so, any recommendations?)
2. Is there a modern, reasonable priced alternative?
3. Would a Walkman and 3.5mm to phono make sense?
4. Should I just forget the 80s and move on with my life?
Budget no more than £50 (closer to £25 ideally).

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Cutthroat_Jake in reply to @Bettini

Sony's Walkman Professional WMD6C is very highly regarded, and consequently rather spendy

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Bettini in reply to @Cutthroat_Jake

Christ. A battered used one is north of £300! I might have to resign myself to the fact that my Samson Sounds USA (a lovely tobacco company funded compilation cassette given out at a primary school event) and 2010's math rock single are probably only going to be heard with some hiss and crackle.

I'm at the point of picking the best looking (& working) "vintage" cassette deck I can find for £50 and less. Maximum dials and lights please.

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