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.
First of all, the McIntosh MP1100 is designed for analog audio, which is reflected in the most accurate correction (signal equalization) in the entire history of the brand. The phono stage uses four 12AX7A tubes, two per channel, in a fully balanced configuration. This design makes the McIntosh MP1100 the first fully balanced tube phono stage. On the […] More
The Primare R15 corrector is housed in a 35 cm wide case with a thick steel top cover, which serves as a reliable shield for interference-sensitive circuits. Hence the solid weight – 6.5 kg. On the rear panel there is one stereo RCA input and the same output. Remote control of activation via a 12-volt trigger is provided. Color […] More
Gold Note PH-10 is clad in an aluminum body and has a large OLED color display, as well as a gold logo on the front panel. The top and sides of the case have beveled ventilation cutouts, adding an element of brutality to the overall elegance. The Gold Note PH-10 looks quite harmonious, it is modern, tightly […] More
The Luxman EQ-500 phono stage-preamplifier is designed to reproduce all the richness of the nuances of music and the quivering breath of melodies. For this, Japanese designers chose vacuum tubes as amplification elements. The front panel contains all the controls necessary for fine-tuning and switching functions, so the owner can enjoy true analogue perfection. With the release […] More
The Cambridge Audio Edge NQ is notable for its high-precision volume potentiometer, the huge knob of which is combined with a knurled selector, and a rather large front LCD display with fairly informative graphics. Of the wireless connections, only Bluetooth is standardly integrated (with the aptX HD codec), but when installing the supplied external Wi-Fi dongle […] More
The Japanese company Marantz has updated its range of compact audio devices called Melody and in 2020 a completely new model appeared with the number Marantz M-CR612 Melody X. The main difference is that the Marantz M-CR612 model has added HEOS multiroom technology, updated the AirPlay protocol to the second generation, and also added the […] More
Denon RCD N10 is a compact network stereo receiver with support for the AirPlay 2 protocol and the HEOS multi-room system. The Denon RCD N10 model easily integrates into a local network via a LAN interface or via a Wi-Fi connection, providing access to audio files stored on computers and NAS servers. Current formats such as FLAC […] More
From the point of view of “integration,” that is, functional equipment, the Pioneer NC-50DAB seems almost self-sufficient – it is a kind of orchestra device. So far, even on the distant horizon, no format, function or interface is visible, the need for which may arise and which this model suddenly does not have. Moreover, its possibilities extend […] More
The Onkyo CR-N775D plays any music you can imagine, along with the easiest-to-use interface, with the same energy and fluidity as a full-blown hi-fi component. Using patented 3-State Bitstream™ switching amplification circuitry, this receiver packs plenty of power and delivers precision, high-resolution audio with vanishingly low distortion, ideal for Hi-Res recordings. The music he performs sounds on […] More
The company announced the release of a new audio interface and monitor controller, Audient ORIA, during a broadcast on the official YouTube channel. The device is positioned as an interface for professional recording studios working with immersive and spatial audio in the Dolby Atmos format. Audient ORIA combines an audio interface and a monitor controller […] More
The Aqua Acoustic product range has expanded with the La Diva M2 CD transport , which, despite the old name, received both a new CD mechanism and other components, including electronics, etc. The new model is designed to play CDs only, and the connection is primarily via the I2S bus, which the developers called AQlink for some reason . Inside is the new Philips […] More
The South Korean brand presented the RA280 integrated amplifier, which operates in class D (the company itself calls it class AD) using GaN FET transistors and, with its design, evokes inevitable associations with Nagra equipment. However, the new product does not look as provocative as the previously released RA180, which occupies a higher position in the […] More
