
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.

* Qualcomm has acquired Elevear, a pioneering company in AI-driven Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology based in Aachen, Germany.

* The DUNU DK3001 BD EA earphones, a collaboration between DUNU and Effect Audio, will retail for approximately ¥115,800 starting December 5th.

* HBO Max will officially launch in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein on January 13, 2026, with extensive content offerings.

* FiiO introduces the DM15 R2R, a portable CD player designed for modern audiophiles, priced at $269 USD.