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iBasso introduces the "Macchiato," a portable DAC/AMP under the iBasso Jr. line, launching on December 5th, priced at 12,870 yen.
Features Cirrus Logic CS43131 dual DACs, supporting PCM 384kHz/32bit and native DSD256, with low jitter and distortion.
Offers 3.5mm single-end and 4.4mm balanced outputs, with the latter providing 580mW+580mW (@32Ω) power and S/N ratio of 131dB.
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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.

* XGIMI launched its first professional-grade 4K laser projector, TITAN, on February 27 for ¥698,000, with a limited-time discounted price of ¥598,000.