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Max Schlundt Kultur Technik, founded in 2005, celebrates its 20th anniversary at Living Berlin on September 6, 2025.
The event features live music by Torsten Turinsky, showcasing his eight-string guitar performance starting at 6 PM.
Attendees can enjoy demonstrations of high-fidelity audio equipment from brands like Peak Consult, Burmester, and Technics.
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* Duran Duran’s 1993 ‘The Wedding Album’ and 1995 ‘Thank You’ are reissued on vinyl for the first time since original 1990s pressings.

* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Harman International launches three JBL Quantum gaming headsets on February 26: Quantum 950 WIRELESS, 650 WIRELESS, and 250, priced at ¥55,000, ¥22,000, and…

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.