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The resurgence of vintage tech, led by Gen X, includes a renewed interest in CD players, Walkmans, and retro cameras, reflecting a preference for physical over digital media.
The FiiO DM13 portable CD player, priced at $165, features aptX HD Bluetooth, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, and a WAV ripping option for CDs.
The Shanling EC Zero T, at $589, integrates a hybrid tube DAC design, Bluetooth 5.3, and supports both balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs.
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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.

* Marshall releases Mode USB-C wired earphones featuring a USB-C plug, priced at ¥8,990, targeting modern smartphones lacking 3.5mm headphone jacks.