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Shanling's CD80 II is a compact, audiophile-friendly CD player priced at $359, featuring a new Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and tray-loading mechanism.
Designed for headphone and IEM users, it offers 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm outputs with IEM-friendly impedance below 1 Ohm.
Supports Hi-Res Audio playback via USB drives (up to 2TB) and Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

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* Disney+ has completely removed HDR support, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, due to an ongoing patent dispute affecting all subscription tiers.

* Munich launches the inaugural Munich HiFi Days in March, filling the gap left by the departed international High End trade show.

* Starting in 2026, Dirac Live software licenses will be sold in-person at HiFi Klubben stores across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands.

* Marshall releases Mode USB-C wired earphones featuring a USB-C plug, priced at ¥8,990, targeting modern smartphones lacking 3.5mm headphone jacks.