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RELAX's CD player "PIXEL TUNES" introduces a new color variant "Ray of Light" inspired by the 1998 iMac.
This model pays homage to Madonna's "Ray of Light" album cover and features vibrant, translucent aesthetics.
Equipped with rechargeable lithium batteries and built-in speakers, it offers flexible placement without wiring constraints.
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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.