REVIEW: Panasonic RX-D55 - Possibly the last half-decent Cassette Boombox...in the world

In this video I’m taking a look at an old school Panasonic cassette boombox that’s still being sold new today (in some countries). If you want a new portable cassette and CD player in 2020 - it’s far from perfect, but it may be your last best option.

00:00 Intro
02:29 First Impressions
04:10 In the box
05:01 Out of the box
07:03 Batteries
08:34 Buttons
09:24 Initial Tests
13:04 Sound EQ
13:51 CD
14:21 SPECS
17:44 MP3 USB
17:27 MP3 CD
17:50 Aux In
18:36 Tape Recording
23:16 Radio
24:38 Wow & Flutter
26:10 Big Long Summary
35:30 Patreon Roll of Honour

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GERMANY
RX-D55 https://amzn.to/31w9nhT
RX-D50 https://amzn.to/3jq9ySd

USA (230V models)
RX-D55 https://amzn.to/320sj8C

CANADA (230V models)
RX-D55 https://amzn.to/3jivu1q

FRANCE
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RX-D50 https://amzn.to/32qeLCw

SPAIN
RX-D55 https://amzn.to/3b9rrBO
RX-D50 https://amzn.to/3gx4olu

UK
RX-D55
https://amzn.to/324Hrlm
(Now re-listed here too - but overpriced - Germany is cheaper for the UK)

Any questions? Here’s the English Language operating instructions PDF
http://www.panasonic.ae/EN/Manuals/RX...
Pansonics English Language Middle-east website https://www.panasonic.com/middleeast/...

CORRECTION: Turns out the USB power supply does remain on when the device is active in any mode other than cassette - it’s just the data connection that’s deactivated. So you could use a lower power USB powered bluetooth receiver connected to the media port.


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