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 Primare R35 is a sophisticated and powerful phono preamplifier that provides the ideal interface between the low level output of a moving magnet or moving coil phono cartridge and the line level inputs of your system. The Primare R35 phono preamplifier is housed in a massive housing and is a completely analog device without any […] More
The Electrocompaniet Rena SA-1 wireless receiver is very compact, but at the same time very heavy. But the considerable weight is not due to the huge radiators for cooling the output stages operating in class A, or the powerful toroidal power transformer (the power supply here is generally external and resembles that of a laptop). The amplification […] More
The history of Beyerdynamic is based on a beautiful legend about the friendship of Eugen Beyer and Georg Neumann. Legend has it that one day these two great men disagreed about what the best microphone in the world should be. Bayer insisted that the microphone must be dynamic. Neumann – capacitor. At some point, they got tired of arguing […] More
Advance Paris PlayStream A5 is an integrated amplifier with a built-in streamer. The basis is a high-quality network amplifier structure and the integration of exclusive components. The highlight here is clearly the built-in digital-to-analog converters, which are specially designed and optimized for high-quality audio reproduction. The WM8740 and AK4113 are excellent converters for the Playstream A5. The emphasis on […] More
Being one of the world leaders in the production of Hi-Fi loudspeaker systems, KEF has not yet manifested itself in the headphone market. The new M500 is designed to correct this omission. The first impressions of getting acquainted with the headphones are the most positive. A high-quality hard case with a zipper, in which the pair is folded, […] More
The JVC XP-EXT1 system is an innovative alternative to traditional speaker-based audio systems and offers immersive 7.1.4 audio through wireless headphones. The JVC XP-EXT1 wireless headphones look like typical closed-back headphones with very soft and comfortable ear pads. They are not too heavy, but they will have to be periodically recharged via USB – the reserve […] More
Focal stands out among others due to its strong scientific and technical potential. Those situations where most manufacturers reach a dead end, for Focal engineers are just a reason to think carefully and try to find a solution where no one has yet looked for it. The new driver technology for headphones, which the company announced some […] More
Focal Stellia is a closed-back, full-length HI-END headphone that, along with its open-back Utopia counterparts, heads Focal’s headphone lineup. The headphones boast a somewhat unusual design and have an original color scheme. The mechanism for adjusting and attaching aluminum fork holders to the headband, providing a certain degree of freedom for more precise adjustment to the shape […] More
The Denon AH-MM400 are full-size headphones that provide premium sound and a neutral tonal balance. The development and final configuration of the model at the company’s plant took place with the participation of professional musicians and sound engineers. And if in the previous model the designers for some reason covered the wooden cups with plastic “splashes”, here […] More
Denon AH-GC30 are wireless noise-canceling headphones with aptX HD support. Built using the advanced FreeEdge speaker technology found in the flagship AH-D9200 headphones, the new Denon GC30 models deliver vibrant and immersive sound. The Denon AH-GC30 headphones feature Denon’s patented FreeEdge driver technology, previously only found on ultra-premium headphones. Modern materials used in the production of speakers […] More
The older of the two Dali iO-6 models represents Dali’s signature take on modern headphones. In addition to the high-quality artificial leather finishing of the ear pads filled with memory foam material, I would like to note the excellent customization of the headband. In addition to the fact that it also has a soft lining, the degree […] More
Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Gen headphones have full-size open housings, the back of which is covered with a fine metal mesh. For their elegant design and high quality workmanship with precise attention to detail, the T1 headphones received the prestigious Red Dot Design award. Therefore, in the T1 2nd Gen model, it was decided to leave the appearance […] More
