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.
Copland is a Danish company that has been developing, manufacturing and distributing high-quality Hi-End equipment since 1984. The product range includes a series of tube and transistor power amplifiers for every taste. Copland was founded by Danish engineer Ole Moller, who spent his entire life striving to make ideal audio power amplifiers based on tube circuitry and […] More
Cambridge Audio is a well-known company in the Hi-Fi market that established itself in 1994. It was this year that Audio Partnership PLC bought the Cambridge Audio name. The company itself was founded back in 1968 in the UK. In the village of Bar Hill, which is seven kilometers from the famous Cambridge. The company was founded by […] More
The Chinese brand Cayin has been on the Hi-Fi equipment market for more than 20 years and is exported to more than 20 countries around the world. Cayin was founded in 1993, and since then the main priorities have been a wide range of prices and improving sound quality in each subsequent device while maintaining affordability. The […] More
The Swedish company Audio Pro was founded in 1978, and today is a leading European manufacturer of speaker systems and AV electronics for home use. Audio Pro products are sold in more than 40 countries around the world. The Swedish company Audio Pro, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in the Hi-Fi acoustics market in 2017, has […] More
Swedish brand Urbanista has announced it will show off the second generation of its solar-charging headphones and ear monitors at CES 2024, which opens next week in Las Vegas. The updated Los Angeles and Phoenix models are equipped with the latest generation of flexible Powerfoyle material, developed by the Swedish company Exeger, which allows batteries […] More
GUSTARD has started selling a new model of the H26 desktop headphone amplifier , made using a fully symmetrical circuit. Eight pairs of selected transistors operate in the output stage; the pre-amplifier section includes two LME49720 op-amps . The volume control is made on a resistive matrix, while the power amplifier can be completely turned off, which allows the model to work […] More
Five years ago, it seemed that the CD format would irrevocably sink into oblivion – in terms of sound quality, vinyl overtook it, and the streaming capabilities were an order of magnitude superior to “aluminum circles” in terms of ergonomics. However, in 2023, it became clear that the CD just wasn’t ready to give up. […] More
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 are dynamic headphones with a closed design, and the casings of their drivers are made of ebony wood. This provides the headphones with excellent sound characteristics, as wood has good anti-resonance properties. In addition, such cases give the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 a very sophisticated appearance, which many potential buyers will also certainly appreciate. The Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 […] More
Sony MDR-Z7M2 are closed-back, reference-class headphones that use proprietary advanced technologies and are part of the audiophile Hi-Fi line, and are intended for both mobile use with portable sources and at home. We recommend modern players with a balanced output suitable for playing Hi-Res audio. The magnesium dome cone and aluminum-coated LCD polymer film surround deliver […] More
Focal Elegia is the first audiophile closed-back on-ear headphones from Focal. The new product, according to the developers, is distinguished by a comfortable fit and excellent sound insulation, and was presented today at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. According to the manufacturer, the headphones are distinguished by an even tonal balance and high detail at both low […] More
The T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a high-end device and has an interesting set of functions. The device is made in a metal case, on the aluminum front panel of which there are analog dial indicators and a high-contrast display, which displays all the information about the operating modes of the amplifier. T+A HA 200 […] More
The Stax SRM-T8000 amplifier is designed to work with Pro Type headphones (a term that determines the specific polarizing voltage used). This is worth paying attention to – older Normal Type models are not compatible with this amplifier. However, such headphones have not been produced for a very long time. On the left side of the facade there […] More
