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The WiiM Amp Ultra, priced at £499/$529, combines the WiiM Amp Pro with the WiiM Ultra streamer into a compact, all-in-one audio device.
It features dual TI TPA3255 Class-D amplifier chips, delivering 100W per channel at 8 ohms or 200W at 4 ohms for powerful performance.
Integrated ESS ES9039Q2M SABRE DAC ensures high-fidelity audio with 32-bit/384kHz resolution, offering ultra-low distortion and rich, detailed sound reproduction.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.