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The ONIX Beta XI2 is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier combining digital precision with classic tube warmth for enhanced audio fidelity.
Features dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips for detailed playback, supporting modern audio formats with high clarity and transparency.
Incorporates a hybrid amplifier architecture with 4 BUF634 buffers and 2 OPA1662 amps, delivering up to 550 mW at 32 Ω load.
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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.