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BLUESOUND unveils NODE(N132), a high-performance audio streamer releasing in November with advanced features and priced around 110,000 JPY.
Upgraded from the original NODE, NODE(N132) incorporates the latest ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC for enhanced sound clarity and reduced noise.
Features THX AAA headphone amplifier, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, USB connectivity, and high-resolution audio playback such as MQA and DSD.
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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.