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The dCS Varèse Music System is a high-end audio ecosystem emphasizing reference-quality digital playback with modular components.
Recently added, the Varèse CD/SACD Transport, priced at $39,950, delivers precise disc playback, complementing the system's fidelity.
The Varèse Core, Mono DACs, and Master Clock work seamlessly with proprietary technologies like ACTUS and Tomix for exceptional audio performance.
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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…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* 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.