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Italian manufacturer Gold Note expands its 5.2 series with the CD-5.2 Compact Disc player, positioned as a direct evolutionary upgrade to the CD-5 model.
CD-5.2 integrates an AKM AK4493 DAC with fully balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, plus built-in volume control for direct power amplifier connection.
A redesigned black anodized, sandblasted aluminum chassis improves mechanical and electrical stability, delivering lower noise, blacker background, and enhanced micro-detail.

StreamUnlimited introduces its Voice LLM Agent Integration solution at CES 2026, enhancing conversational AI in consumer audio devices with modular flexibility.
Built upon the robust StreamSDK framework, the system integrates various AI backends, including Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, offering customized AI interactions.
The technology utilizes the Stream210 module for cost-effective hardware, supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and efficient power consumption for mainstream audio systems.
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