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Shanling EC Zero AKM is a portable CD player featuring AKM AK4493S DAC chips and SGM8262-2 amplifiers for high-quality audio output.
Offers Hi-Res USB-DAC capabilities with support for up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, enhancing audio fidelity.
Includes both balanced (4.4mm Pentaconn) and unbalanced (3.5mm mini jack) headphone jacks, alongside line and SPDIF outputs for versatile connectivity.
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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.