Marcus Carlsen is an avid audiophile with a deep passion for hi-fi systems, high-end headphones, and premium speakers. Marcus constantly explores the latest audio technologies and equipment, from precision-engineered speakers to the finest headphones.
Linkplay Technology, known for its WiiM series of network audio players, introduces its first integrated amplifier, the WiiM Amp. As expected, the new product is equipped with network functionality – to get a complete stereo system, just add a couple of speakers to the WiiM Amp amplifier. All control is concentrated in the proprietary WiiM Home application, […] More
The Electrocompaniet ECP-2 MKII phono stage is based on solutions developed by the legendary company Dynamic Precision for its ultimate preamplifier. It was released simultaneously with the first vinyl player in the history of the company and is logically intended to work together with it. However, our readers know that the compatibility of a phono stage with […] More
When engaging with high-fidelity audio equipment, it’s common to encounter mistakes ranging from minor setup missteps like incorrectly spacing speakers to major accidents such as damaging a speaker’s tweeter dome by dropping it. In the excitement of assembling your audio system for immediate use, it’s easy to overlook crucial setup details or fail to assess […] More
The Schiit Modi+ is a testament to Schiit Audio’s commitment to high-quality audio engineering, featuring a custom-tweaked ESS ES9018 DAC chip by co-founder Mike Moffat. This device offers versatility with its three digital inputs: coaxial, TOSLINK, and Schiit’s exclusive Unison USB input, catering to a wide range of digital audio sources. It supports PCM playback […] More
The Marantz SA-KI Ruby player is intermediate between the SA-14S1 and SA-10 player models, and you can see that in both models a lot is taken from the flagship line. Inside the Marantz SA-KI Ruby is a SACDM-3 disc drive, built exclusively for audio and incorporating more than 35 years of Marantz digital innovation. The new […] More
The best science fiction movies and series spanning from Hollywood science-fiction comedies to Japanese action blockbusters. More
Hidizs SD2 is a portable DAC and headphone amplifier with 3.5mm output. Powered by ES9270 chip. Decoding The Hidizs SD2 features ESS™ Technology’s state-of-the-art ES9270 audio decoding chip, featuring the patented 32-bit HyperStream®II QUAD DACTM architecture. With support for PCM up to 384kHz/DSD128 and a built-in SABER headphone amplifier, it delivers powerful output power up to 70mW+70mW@32Ω. With exceptional […] More
Manufacturer T+A positions the new Caruso R as a receiver, however, in essence, the model is a high-end player-amplifier. According to statements by the German company, the device is designed for those who need classic stereo with modern functions and advanced switching capabilities. T+A head of new projects Jörg Küpper explained that the Caruso R is […] More
While not catering to mainstream tastes, these films are a must-see for cinephiles. More
Onkyo TX-8220 provides powerful and dynamic sounds and confidently copes even with large floor-standing speakers. More
The new EPZ TP50 is equipped with two flagship CS43198 DACs and two RT6863 power amplifiers, and an ultra-low noise LDO power supply ensures clean power and reliable support for audio quality. Two CS43198 chips independently decode left and right channels, supporting fully balanced four-channel decoding, greatly reducing interference between channels, two RT6863 headphone amplifiers easily drive […] More
The Rega Saturn-R CD player is a combination of two devices from the company that are very popular among fans of the British brand – the Isis CD player and the DAC digital-to-analog converter. The creation of this device required the hard work of Rega designers and engineers over a long period of time, who implemented […] More
