Sony Revives 1979 Headphones; Schiit and Pro-Ject Launch New Hi-Fi Gear
Sony has released the MDR-3R, a modernized version of its 1979 open-ear headphones featuring USB-C connectivity and swappable ear pads. Simultaneously, Schiit Audio launched the Magni 6, a $99 desktop amplifier with increased power and a switchable preamp output, while Pro-Ject introduced the Debut Carbon The Original, a $649 turntable reviving its 2012 design. Other notable releases include the iFi UP Travel Max, a bidirectional Bluetooth DAC supporting lossless codecs, and the Coolgeek P1, a transparent portable cassette player. Tivoli Audio expanded its Model One BT speaker line with earth-toned colors, and Camp Snap released a smaller, kid-friendly version of its Super 8-style digital camcorder. Twelve South also introduced the Cablesnap 65w, a retractable travel charger capable of powering three devices.