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Audio equipment maker Gadhouse has released the Eric, a retro-styled portable CD player priced at $84.50 or £59.99 (about AU$120). Available immediately in Ivory from the company's website, the model GAD8001 plays standard music discs, High Quality CDs, and recordable discs encoded with MP3 or WMA files. Gadhouse plans to introduce additional color options through 2027. [1][2]
The 308 g device includes modern conveniences alongside its vintage look. Listeners can stream audio wirelessly over Bluetooth, plug in two pairs of 3.5 mm wired headphones simultaneously, or tune in with an integrated FM radio receiver. For stationary home setups, the player features an AUX output and mounting holes to connect directly to an existing audio system. A transparent top cover shows which disc is playing, physical buttons sit beside a segmented LED display, and anti-skip technology prevents playback dropouts. [1][2]
The main operational constraint is battery life, which Gadhouse estimates at up to four hours of playback from the built-in rechargeable battery before needing a top-up via USB-C. Even so, the low price positions the Eric at roughly a third of the cost of higher-end competitors such as the FiiO DM13 and Shanling portable players. [1][2]
The Gadhouse Eric portable CD player combines retro-style with modern tech. It supports standard CDs, HQCDs, and MP3/WMA files on recordable discs, while offering Bluetooth, FM radio, dual 3.5 mm headphone outputs, and anti-skip playback.
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Gadhouse's new CD player could be the budget portable spinner to beat, with a low price, chic aesthetic and some impressive tools.
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