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.
The Hegel H90 integrated stereo amplifier is capable of becoming the center of a high-quality audio system and is equipped with a full range of modern functions. This amplifier implements several proprietary technologies previously used in Hegel Reference series models, which are now available at a very attractive price. On the front panel of the device […] More
The American company Audeze (“o-dizy”) was founded in 2010 by two film industry employees – Alex Rosson and Sankar Thiagasamudram, who were involved in the technical side of creating film soundtracks. They decided to use flexible printed circuits that were specially developed for NASA. Audeze are high-end headphones that provide the most accurate sound reproduction available today. They […] More
TRN Mars are new gaming in-ear headphones with an unusual hybrid driver configuration. In addition to the speaker and fittings, this model uses a vibration driver. TRN Mars are available in two cable lengths – 1.2m and 2m. There is a detachable external microphone. TRN Mars headphones feature advanced technology using an internal vibration module, speaker and balanced armature […] More
The Audio-Technica AT-LP5 player has a built-in phono stage on board, which allows you to connect it to any integrated amplifiers or AV receivers via a regular line input. However, if the user has a high-quality external preamplifier-corrector at his disposal, then the AT-LP5 can be connected to it by disabling the built-in turntable circuitry. This model […] More
Not all Hi-Res audio players are equal – that’s the message Onkyo wants to convey with the new NS-6130 network audio player, which combines the simplicity of digital audio with the atmosphere and soul of pure analog audio. The NS-6130 combines intuitive controls, traditional dual-mono design, and unique wideband filtering technology to unlock the full potential […] More
The Marantz AV 10 is designed and manufactured by Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan and tuned by Shinichi Yamauchi, Marantz Audio Master. Marantz AV 10 supports all immersive surround sound codecs, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro 3D and IMAX Enhanced. AV 10 includes support for 4 independent subwoofer outputs, allowing independent delay and level adjustments, […] More
The Ultrasone Edition 12 model is a universal open-back full-size headphone that belongs to the premium Edition series. Stereo phones received 40 mm drivers with gold-plated membranes, equipped with NdFeB neodymium magnets. Each pair of these speakers is hand-selected for maximum sound matching. The proprietary S-Logic technology (Plus version) is used, according to which the speakers are slightly […] More
Denon AH-D5200 headphones belong to the premium series of full-size headphones. The AH-D5200 headphones incorporate Denon’s 50 years of experience in developing high-end stereo phones. The Denon AH-D5200 headphone cups are made of valuable exotic zebrawood wood. This wood has a unique grain pattern with beautiful stripes and is also high-density, which provides excellent cabinet damping, minimizes […] More
Sony STR-DH590 is a 5.2-channel AV receiver that supports 4K resolution and the latest HDR standards such as HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) and Dolby Vision. High Dynamic Range (HDR) produces images with superior contrast, brightness, vibrant colors and excellent detail in dark and light areas. The receiver’s power supply contains a powerful power transformer that allows […] More
The flagship AV receiver NAD T 778 received a 9 x 100 W power amplifier configuration. Moreover, we are talking about NAD hybrid digital amplifiers, which debuted in this particular product. The most important feature of the new product is its modular design, that is, the case has two MDC slots with the ability for the user […] More
The audio brand Dan Clark Audio presented a new model of full-size closed-type headphones called Dan Clark E3 . One of the main features of the model is the use of Gorilla Glass 3 coating . An improved protective coating is applied to the surface of the cups. Thanks to its high strength, it reliably protects them from mechanical damage, including scratches, which […] More
Rega Fono is a phono stage that comes in two versions, MM and MC, which are designed to work with the corresponding type of pickups. The audio path of this device is built entirely on discrete elements, and the cast metal body of the device protects sensitive electronic circuits from external noise. The parameters of the […] More
