Gadhouse Eric portable CD player, Digi Mart USA News: Gadhouse has released the Eric, a portable CD player with a retro design and modern features. According to the publisher’s report, the player can play regular music CDs, HQCDs and recordable CDs containing MP3 and WMA files.
HQCDs are described as fully compatible with regular CD players and are manufactured using a specialized combination of polycarbonate and reflective alloys. The report says this design is intended to reduce physical bit-read errors compared with regular CDs.
Listeners can use up to two 3.5 mm wired headphones or connect Bluetooth wireless headphones. A built-in FM tuner allows reception of radio broadcasts, and mounting holes and an AUX output allow the player to be integrated into a home audio system.
The player uses anti-skip technology to help deliver dropout-free sound during portable use. The company says its rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of playback time.
The Eric has a transparent case cover that lets users identify the disc inside, and it is controlled with physical buttons beside a segmented LED display.
The CD player weighs 308 g (10.9 oz.) and measures 16.9 x 13.6 x 3.2 cm (6.7 x 5.4 x 1.3 in.). The Gadhouse Eric (model GAD8001) has an MSRP of $84.50 and is available in Ivory from the company’s website.
The report notes it can be paired with the Gadhouse Wesley on-ear headphones sold on Amazon.
The publisher also mentions the Shanling EC Zero T Max as a higher-end portable CD player that adds CD-ripping capabilities and a high-fidelity tube amplifier for balanced headphones. These specifications and claims were not independently verified.
