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Audio-Technica AT-LP7X**: Successor to AT-LP7, a manual belt-drive turntable priced at ¥132,000, available from February 6.
High-Quality Materials**: Features a 40mm MDF cabinet and 20mm acrylic platter for vibration absorption and sound clarity.
Precision Adjustments**: Includes VTA adjustment, anti-skate mechanism, and optical sensor-controlled motor for stable and accurate playback.
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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.