the story
Snacccs….Meet the legendary Sony WM-FX301, a Walkman so small it feels like it should come with a warning label that reads “may be easily mistaken for a snack-sized object.” This thing is pocket ninja small—vanishes into jackets, gym shorts, and situations where a normal Walkman would absolutely be too much commitment. The twist is that it didn’t just show up like this. It went through the full Analog Phever Dream treatment. Belts refreshed, transport cleaned and dialed in, head cleaned and demagnetized, and playback tested until it proved it could still hang. Auto Reverse keeps the tape moving without you flipping anything like a caveman, FM/AM radio is ready for spontaneous station hopping, and Sony’s Anti-Rolling Mechanism does its best to keep things chill while you’re on the move. It’s small, it’s confident, it’s fully revived, and it now punches way above its weight—legendary APD energy in the tiniest body imaginable.
What You Get
• The unit itself — near perfect external condition, fully serviced and ready for use, you’ll only need to supply 2 AA batteries (see pictures)
• Your choice of a freshly curated APD 80’s mixtape or a retro prerecorded tape from our archives
• A pair of period-correct headphones (new)
• Original Sony belt clip
• Intact “It’s a Sony” sticker
• Iconic Sony Sound - arguably sounds better than anything on the market today
• Legendary APD packaging with a custom sticker pack for a gift-worthy unboxing.
Features + Highlights
• Cr02 tape support.
• Auto-Reverse - no need to flip.
• Small-sized format Walkman build — sturdy, built for real use.
Service Provided (Nerd Stuff)
• Full off body cleaning and restoration
• Belt pathways fully cleaned and new premium belts installed
• Motor lubricated
• All contacts cleaned (crackle free)
• NAK-T100 Speed Adjusted, wow and flutter within spec
• Capstans and pinch rollers cleaned
• Head cleaned and demagnetized
• Transport cleaned and lubricated
• Full playback and radio functionality tested
Condition + Character
• This reborn legend has near perfect cosmetics with almost no visible wear happening in it’s 32 years of life (see photos)
• Controls, sliders, knobs and tape door feel rock-solid and responsive.
• Cassette porthole clean and clear.
• Clean and corrosion-free battery contacts.
FCC information: This vintage Walkman is sold as a used device. The FCC’s adopted online-marketplace FCC-ID display rule exempts listings for used devices (47 CFR § 2.803(c)(3)(iii)).