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.
Focal positions Celestee headphones as “affordable luxury.” These are the first French full-size headphones that came out in Navy Blue, and the fact that their debut occurred at the beginning of the year is already becoming a tradition: Focal also presented previous headphones in February – however, the 2019 model Stellia is in a higher price […] More
British hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio has launched two new network players: the AXN10 and MXN10, one big and one small. The larger of the two models is the full-size Cambridge Audio AXN10, which joins Cambridge Audio’s entry-level Hi-Fi AX range, adding a dedicated music streaming option alongside integrated amplifier, CD player and tuner models. The […] More
The Bluesound NODE N130 streamer is housed in a compact case with a matte finish and a touch control panel built into its top part. There is a 3.5 mm headphone output on the facade, and all the main switching is located at the rear of the case. There is an analog RCA output with the ability […] More
The Audiolab 6000N Play is a wireless streaming audio player in the award-winning Audiolab 6000 series. It features DTS Play-Fi® technology and can receive and stream wireless music in high-resolution formats, allowing you to easily set up multi-room systems if necessary. You can receive music from any source connected to a wireless network – from smartphones, […] More
The Atoll ST200 Signature network player has a sleek design and a larger five-inch TFT display that displays album covers, song titles, tags, file resolution and other information. The output stages of the Atoll ST200 Signature, assembled on discrete elements, do not use feedback and operate in pure A-class, and the Burr-Brown PCM1792 chip handles the […] More
The Onkyo TX-8270 is a pre-top model in the company’s line of two-channel receivers, and it is distinguished not only by good power efficiency, traditional for Onkyo components, but also by a complete set of tools for integration into the most modern stereo system. Let’s start with power – the receiver is capable of delivering […] More
The Denon DRA-800H stereo receiver combines both analog and digital technologies, making it the versatile centerpiece of a modern stereo system. The device is made in Denon’s signature style with a thick aluminum front panel, on which all the necessary controls are very conveniently located. The Denon DRA-800H features superior, premium build quality and will look great […] More
Frontier Smart Technologies, known for its developments in the field of digital audio, announced a partnership with Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. The fruit of their collaboration is the AURIA audio module, which offers support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Wi-Fi. Collaboration with Realtek allows AURIA to use modern Ameba chips, which guarantees support for the latest technologies […] More
Yamaha plans to take on the compact synthesizer market with the miniature Yamaha SEQTRAK groovebox. The tool is built on the “DNA of the DX and AMW2 tools,” the company noted. The presentation of the groovebox will take place at the NAMM 2024 exhibition , which will be held from January 25 to 28 in […] More
xDuoo XQ-100 is a very good Bluetooth 5.0 receiver using CSR8675 chip with dual ES9038Q2M DAC. It delivers superior audio performance while offering practical wireless use, allowing you to stream your music directly from your smartphone or any other connected device. In addition, it has particularly wide output connectivity options, allowing it to be integrated into most audio […] More
The xDuoo XQ-50 Pro2 is an excellent Bluetooth receiver, easy to use and powerful, which will allow you to turn your audio installation into a wireless system. It will be possible to stream music remotely, directly from a smartphone, tablet or any other device with a BT connection. The XD-50 Pro2 uses Qualcomm QCC5125 high-performance Bluetooth 5.1 […] More
Topping introduces the PA3s , a small , balanced Class D amplifier that’s simple, powerful and affordable. It is based on two Infineon MA12070 amplifier chips and has two balanced and single-ended outputs. Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs The PA3s offers dual input to suit any need or system. There is a single-sided stereo RCA input and a balanced dual input made […] More
