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The SOUND WARRIOR SWD-BA30 USB DAC/Balanced Headphone Amplifier will be available starting January 16, 2026, priced at ¥79,800.
Featuring the ESS Technology ES9038Q2M DAC chip, it ensures high-quality analog conversion for CDs, high-resolution audio, and streaming services.
Equipped with sampling rate conversion (SRC), it allows upsampling of digital signals and format conversion between PCM and DSD.
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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.