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The **Pure Audio Classic Aura** is a wireless portable speaker with a retro design and ambient lighting system.
It offers ten lighting modes, including Disco Beat that syncs with music and effects like Aurora Borealis and Calm Ocean.
The speaker features a 40-watt amplifier, Bluetooth 5.3, a 30-hour battery life, and IPX2 water resistance.
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