Gadhouse
Gadhouse Miko
$94
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FiiO
Score 7.2 / 10
Average of substance, design, and value.
Machined aluminum and direct controls give stationary listening a focused mechanical ritual. Type I–IV playback adds range, but tracking suffers in motion and the built-in battery lacks a service path.
$144 typical
The aluminum chassis, oversized copper flywheel, Type I–IV support and clean analytical sound provide credible engineering value. Movement tracking, azimuth sensitivity, the lack of fast-forward/rewind auto-stop and a non-serviceable battery are material compromises.
Provides a rigid, premium-feeling enclosure at about 310 g.
The oversized flywheel is intended to support stable tape transport.
Provides about 13 hours claimed use but is not user-serviceable.
Compared with 4 other products in edition 1.
This product: 7.5 out of 10
At about 120 x 88.3 x 31.8 mm and 310g, it is lighter than WE-001 but still substantial.
This product: 8.5 out of 10
Minimalist aluminum construction and a large flywheel give it a serious, tactile character. The case opening was reported as “an extremely finicky affair,” and the player is best treated as stationary during playback.
DESIGN RECOGNITION
Ongen Publishing · 2024
The built-in battery is reported as not serviceable. Hidden speed and azimuth adjustment screws may permit calibration, but that is not the same as documented repair support. No manufacturer repair program or parts supply was established.
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The dual-color aluminum chassis and oversized copper flywheel create a deliberate mechanical feel.
This product: 8 out of 10
Supports Type I–IV tapes and focuses on stereo playback without Bluetooth or recording.
This product: 5.5 out of 10
“If the CP13 is not stationary, the tracking suffers.” Fast-forward and rewind also lack auto-stop.
This product: 3.5 out of 10
Independent review states: “Built-in battery not serviceable.”
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$161
