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Technics introduces the SL-50C, a direct-drive turntable priced at ¥99,000, available in terracotta brown, black, and grey.
Features include an MM cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red), built-in phono equalizer, and both line and phono outputs.
Utilizes a coreless direct-drive motor with 0.025% wow/flutter precision, ensuring high-quality analog playback.
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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.