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The "Kyoto Audio Festival 2026" is scheduled for March 7-8 at the Miyakomesse Special Exhibition Hall B1, Kyoto.
Event duration is 10 AM to 6 PM on March 7 and 10 AM to 5 PM on March 8 with free entry.
Featuring 12 exhibitors, this festival, now in its third year, aims to redefine audio show experiences with innovative formats.
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* 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 mβ¦

* 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 Β₯9,680 via direct sales.

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* We Are Rewind announces a limited edition cassette player celebrating Pink Floyd, featuring the iconic Dark Side of the Moon prism artwork on the device.