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The Aavik R-x88 series includes the R-188 (€15,000), R-288 (€20,000), and R-588 (€25,000) preamplifiers, offering high-end analog sound.
Designed for both Moving Coil (MC) and optical cartridges, these preamplifiers feature a hybrid enclosure of wood, copper, and steel for resonance control.
The MC input stage utilizes ultra-low noise BISS transistors and a passive RIAA correction for precise, natural sound reproduction.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

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* 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.