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.
Sony released a new portable audio player (aka DAP) in the form of the NW-A306 . Consider it a fashionable 21st-century replacement for the iPod or Walkman, but don’t be fooled by Sony’s talk of hi-res audio support – it’s a half-truth in Bluetooth’s case. Build quality, audio circuitry and software user interface are what determine the enjoyment […] More
F.AUDIO FA4 is the result of two years of tireless research and development, as a result of which a completely new software architecture and hardware platform were created. 6-layer PCB with 40Z copper thickness and powerful processor running at 1GHz, ES9038Q2M DAC+7 op-amps provide support for high-resolution audio formats such as DSD1024 and PCM768kHz. The revolutionary […] More
HiBy has announced the R6 III player based on two ES9038Q2M DAC chips. The player is capable of operating in both A and AB modes. 2 OPA1652 chips + 16 transistors are responsible for the amplification part. Thanks to the Class A/AB amplifier, high continuous output power is combined with low power consumption, and you can use both in-ear and earbud […] More
With the N7, Cayin introduces a comprehensive HiRes audio player for mobile music. Discrete DAC, LPF and headphone amplifier circuits and a fully balanced design ensure superior sound quality. In addition, balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs are provided. Highlights After making a big splash last year with the N8ii, a tube-amped DAP, Cayin took a slightly different […] More
FiiO has released an update to its famous player M15S . The FiiO M15S is an update to the classic M15 with improved DAC chipsets and SoC, as well as updated Android. The M15S is equipped with a high-end ES9038Pro DAC chip that provides exceptional high-resolution audio decoding, supporting PCM and DSD high-resolution audio signals. FiiO has trusted the cutting-edge Qualcomm […] More
The Canadian consortium Sonic Frontiers International brings together several well-known brands in the audio world, including Paradigm and Anthem. The Anthem brand produces top-level electronic equipment for equipping home theaters – AV processors, AV receivers and multi-channel power amplifiers. All Anthem equipment is not only designed, but also made in Canada, which is becoming increasingly rare these […] More
We have selected a few TWS headphones distinguished by high sound quality and a few that can even replace wired models for picky audiophiles. 10. BGVP Q3 Emitter – dynamic, reinforced | Active noise cancellation – no | Separate DAC – no | Codec support – aptX adaptive Pros: low price, wired connection, very good sound Cons – no noise […] More
EarFun has introduced its first-ever wireless surround headphones, Wave Pro , equipped with an active hybrid noise-canceling system. This system is capable of reducing the level of external noise by 45 dB , in addition, it has a special mode to combat wind noise. The headphones have five microphones controlled by an algorithm with elements of deep learning. The wireless adapter supports […] More
The new FiiO KA17 model provides an output power of up to 650 mW. Using two flagship ESS ES9069Q DACs, THX AAA 78+ amplification and the XMOS XU316 USB SoC, this compact DAC provides full support for 32-bit/768kHz, MQA and native Hi-Res DSD512 audio files. Despite the KA17’s portable size, FiiO’s engineers managed to integrate single-ended (3.5mm) and […] More
In the 1950s, Dr. Amar Bose was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an ordinary music lover. To reward himself for his good studies, after much deliberation, he purchased a new stereo system for his home in the hope that it could convey the realism of live music. Despite the high performance of these […] More
Digital-to-analog converters and streamers are the fastest growing segment of Hi-Fi and High End technology. Fans of good sound can be pleased – these devices have made a quantum leap in terms of playback quality in recent years. All the more interesting will be the editors’ summing up of the results of 2024 and our […] More
The American company Master & Dynamic has released new completely wireless headphones MW09 , distinguished by the use of high-quality materials in their design. The cases are made partly of polymer, while the outer surface is completely covered with sapphire crystal. This is reflected in the weight – each earphone weighs 8.1 grams. The acoustic part is built on a dynamic […] More
