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The Elipson Horus Active BT series includes two models: Horus 6B Active BT (bookshelf) and Horus 11F Active BT (floor-standing).
Both models feature built-in stereo amplification providing 50W per channel, a 25mm silk dome tweeter, and cellulose-fiber-reinforced drivers.
Connectivity options include Aux, MM phono, coaxial (24-bit/192kHz), optical (24-bit/192kHz), USB (24-bit/96kHz), HDMI ARC, and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD support.
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