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"NOW Yearbook '97 - Extra" (Various Artists) features 60 singles from 1997 across three CDs, emphasizing hits of the era.
"Chicago IX: Greatest Hits Expanded" (Chicago) celebrates 50 years with a 21-track collection available in 2LP and CD editions.
"Live in America" (A Certain Ratio), originally a cassette, releases with new artwork, capturing their 1985 US tour.
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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.