The Gadhouse Eric CD Player brings portable disc listening back into the spotlight, wrapping CD and HQCD playback in a retro-styled, wall-mountable shell that also adds Bluetooth, FM radio and USB-C charging. Gadhouse designed the Gadhouse Eric CD Player for listeners who still enjoy opening a jewel case and pressing play, while giving the format a set of distinctly modern conveniences.
The Gadhouse Eric CD Player’s Retro Shape and Early-2000s Nostalgia
The Gadhouse Eric CD Player takes its cues from the portable disc players of the early 2000s, when choosing an album and reading the liner notes were part of the ritual. Gadhouse has translated that experience into a contemporary design with rounded edges, tactile buttons and a clear display, launching first in an Ivory finish with further colourways planned throughout 2027. Anti-skip technology keeps playback steady while the unit is carried around, and the whole player weighs roughly 308 grams at 16.9 x 13.6 x 3.2cm.
Bluetooth and Two 3.5mm Jacks for Shared Listening
Although the Gadhouse Eric CD Player celebrates older media, it connects wirelessly to modern Bluetooth headphones and speakers, so a CD collection is no longer tied to a wired connection. For listeners who prefer cables, Gadhouse fitted two separate 3.5mm jacks, one on the front and one around the back, letting two people share the same album through their own headphones or linking the player into a home audio setup.
FM Radio and a Wall-Mountable, Display-Ready Body
A built-in FM receiver extends the Gadhouse Eric CD Player beyond disc playback, giving owners a way to switch to live radio between albums. Gadhouse also added wall-hanging holes to the chassis, turning the player into a display piece that can show off a favourite CD’s artwork, instead of leaving it in a drawer between listening sessions. The rechargeable battery is rated for around four hours of playback and tops up over USB-C at 5V.
Launch Campaign and Wesley Headphones Bundle
To mark the launch, Gadhouse built an interactive online experience at Gadhouse.com/ericinspired, where visitors can design their own virtual CDs, tune into a dedicated “Eric FM” stream and enter a draw for one of the first units. The Gadhouse Eric CD Player will also be offered bundled with Gadhouse’s own Wesley wired headphones, previously reviewed on this site after winning a Red Dot Award, giving buyers a matched retro-styled listening package from a single brand.
Pricing and availability
The Gadhouse Eric CD Player launches worldwide on 9 November 2026 in its Ivory finish, with additional colours to follow during 2027. Gadhouse has confirmed a US price of $84.50 and a UK price of £59.99; a Benelux/EU price has not yet been announced by the brand. The player will be sold through Gadhouse’s own webshop and its global retail partners, alongside the separate bundle with the Wesley headphones.
Part of a Wider Physical-Media Revival
The Gadhouse Eric CD Player arrives as interest in physical formats keeps growing well beyond vinyl. Gadhouse, a Singapore-based brand built around reviving older media formats with modern conveniences, has already covered cassette and turntable playback elsewhere in its lineup, and the Gadhouse Eric CD Player extends that same philosophy to the CD collections many listeners never actually got rid of. For anyone who kept a shelf of discs through the streaming years, it offers a low-commitment way to put that collection back into rotation, on a device meant to be seen as much as used.
Key specifications
- Playback formats: CD and HQCD, with anti-skip technology
- Wireless: Bluetooth to headphones and speakers
- Radio: built-in FM receiver
- Audio connections: two 3.5mm jacks (front and rear)
- Battery: rechargeable, approximately 4 hours of playback
- Charging: USB-C, DC 5V
- Weight and dimensions: approximately 308g, 16.9 x 13.6 x 3.2cm
- Launch colour: Ivory, with further finishes planned for 2027
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