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    "body": "<p><strong>Chicago, IL, April 6, 2026&mdash; </strong><a href=\"https://ifi-audio.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorBqF7z4LSqWZm_p15yHBnsZMOkzcxJgE_UQnJchCoKMjfg6jXR\"><u><strong>iFi Audio</strong></u></a><strong>, a leader in high-performance audio technology, will present its latest portable, desktop, and reference-level audio solutions at </strong><a href=\"https://axpona.com/\"><u><strong>AXPONA 2026</strong></u></a><strong>, taking place April 10&ndash;12 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago. Exhibiting at Booth 8102 in the Ear Gear Experience Hall, iFi will showcase a curated lineup of its most advanced DACs, headphone amplifiers, and wireless solutions, alongside SilentPower&rsquo;s suite of power conditioning and signal optimization products.</strong></p><p>AXPONA attendees will have the opportunity to experience iFi Audio&rsquo;s newest innovations firsthand, with dedicated listening stations designed to highlight improvements in clarity, power delivery, and musicality across both portable and home listening environments.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 74.58%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54/-/crop/5499x2565/1470,1358/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54/-/crop/5499x2565/1470,1358/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54/-/crop/5499x2565/1470,1358/-/preview/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"iDSD Phantom\"\n                id=\"image-2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54\"\n                data-id=\"2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54/-/crop/5499x2565/1470,1358/-/preview/-/inline/no/iDSD+Phantom.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2ec90071-3682-49b8-a7a6-61fd83b42a54/-/crop/5499x2565/1470,1358/-/preview/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"iDSD Phantom\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">iDSD Phantom</figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>Leading the showcase is the <a href=\"https://ifi-audio.com/products/idsd-phantom?_pos=1&amp;_psq=iDSD+Phantom&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0\"><u><strong>iDSD Phantom</strong></u></a>, iFi&rsquo;s flagship DAC/headphone amp, streamer, and preamp engineered for uncompromising performance and precision. Also featured is the <a href=\"https://ifi-audio.com/products/neo-idsd-3\"><u><strong>NEO iDSD 3</strong></u></a>, a versatile desktop DAC/amp designed for modern hi-fi systems, and the <a href=\"https://ifi-audio.com/products/idsd-valkyrie?_pos=1&amp;_psq=valk&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0\"><u><strong>iDSD Valkyrie</strong></u></a>, a powerful portable solution that brings reference-grade performance to on-the-go listening.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div 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Products on display include the <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/supernova\"><u><strong>SupaNova</strong></u></a> and <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/supaquasar\"><u><strong>SupaQuasar</strong></u></a> power cables, <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/gnd-defender\"><u><strong>GND Defender</strong></u></a><u> </u>and <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/dc-blocker\"><u><strong>DC Blocker</strong></u></a> for eliminating ground loop and DC-related interference, as well as digital signal enhancement tools such as <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/idefender\"><u><strong>iDefender+</strong></u></a>, <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/isilencer\"><u><strong>iSilencer+</strong></u></a>, <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/pulsar-usb\"><u><strong>Pulsar USB</strong></u></a>, <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/lan-isilencer-plus\"><u><strong>LAN iSilencer+</strong></u></a>, <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/omni-lan\"><u><strong>OMNI LAN</strong></u></a>, and <a href=\"https://www.silentpower.tech/products/omni-usb\"><u><strong>OMNI USB</strong></u></a>.</p><p>Together, the iFi Audio and SilentPower ecosystems offer a comprehensive approach to high-performance audio, addressing every stage of the signal chain, from source to power delivery.</p><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p><p><strong>Event:</strong> AXPONA 2026</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Schaumburg Convention Center, Chicago, IL</p><p><strong>Dates &amp; Hours:</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Friday, April 10, 2026: 10:00 AM &ndash; 6:00 PM</span></li><li><span>Saturday, April 11, 2026: 10:00 AM &ndash; 6:00 PM</span></li><li><span>Sunday, April 12, 2026: 10:00 AM &ndash; 4:00 PM</span></li></ul><p><strong>Booth:</strong> iFi Audio Booth 8102 &ndash; Ear Gear Experience Hall</p><p>Members of the media are invited to visit the booth for product demonstrations, listening sessions, and meetings with the iFi Audio team.</p><p>For more information on iFi Audio and Silent Power solutions, please visit: <a href=\"http://www.ifi-audio.com/\"><u>www.ifi-audio.com</u></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr /><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-6405d383-360d-48f0-a1ab-550a146b6332\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/83c84fcd-2303-4349-bcb6-4590326d58a4/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Ashley Kinchen\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Ashley Kinchen</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Public Relations, Hummingbird Media, Inc.</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:ashley@hummingbirdmedia.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"ashley@hummingbirdmedia.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>ashley@hummingbirdmedia.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.hummingbirdmedia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"hummingbirdmedia.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>hummingbirdmedia.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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