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.
PS Audio is expanding the popular Stellar series of electronic components by introducing the StellarGold Preamplifier . As with all Stellar Series components, the StellarGold Preamplifier’s design is enlivened by a real gold horizontal line across the front panel. The PS Audio StellarGold Preamplifier is a flexible audio control center with a variety of balanced […] More
The new Miaolo TH220 completely wireless headphones are aimed primarily at audiophiles. The model uses a two-way acoustic configuration, including an 8mm dynamic driver and a quality armature driver from Knowles . The headphone housings are made of synthetic resin using 3D printing, the outer panels are available in three unique colors, and no pair is the same as the other. The […] More
FX-Audio Tube-05 is a compact device from FX-AUDIO. This desktop headphone amplifier/preamplifier is based on the use of an ECC82 (or 12AU7) tube. It is part of the brand’s “GOOD TIME” series. This series is represented by products with demanding aesthetics and choice of components. Indeed, the Tube-05 features an innovative look and form factor, as well as quality components […] More
ND 001 are new hybrid headphones with one speaker, two 30095 HF armature drivers and two 50060 50060 armature midrange drivers. Precise Electronic Frequency Division Using the power of a specially designed nanometer moving coil with double magnetic diaphragm, complemented by two high-frequency and two mid-frequency moving iron blocks, our laboratory uses electronic frequency division to […] More
Noble Audio today announced the launch of XM1, the company’s first wired USB-C In Ear Monitors (IEMs). The XM1 leverages Noble Audio’s strategic partnership with xMEMS Labs, pioneers in “Solid-State Fidelity.” Through this partnership, Noble Audio is among the first audio brands in the world to integrate xMEMS’ cutting-edge MEMS speaker technology into its products. […] More
Founded in 1991, Ultrasone began to create a brand that strives to be the epitome of class and innovation, a brand whose products can satisfy the most demanding music lovers. Constantly researching to find the best solutions, Ultrasone has produced many innovative technologies and received several patents. The company’s headquarters are located in the city of […] More
Topping has begun selling its new generation of desktop digital-to-analog converter, the D90 III . The new product has a fully balanced circuit and is built on a dual ES9039SPRO chip from ESS Saber , capable of working with 32-bit/768 kHz PCM stream and native DSD512 stream , and also supports full decoding of MQA files . Thanks to the use of the Altera Max II processor , it was possible to […] More
TinHiFi has released new in-ear headphones T5S , built on dynamic emitters of its own design. They use Topping’s unique composite diaphragm, which combines three different nanomaterials to give it linear behavior across the entire frequency spectrum. This is also facilitated by a voice coil made of the thinnest copper-plated aluminum wire and a powerful magnetic […] More
Masimo, owner of the Denon and Marantz brands , announced the release of a new version of the HEOS application. One of the key innovations of the latest version is an improved user interface for accessing radio stations, podcasts and your favorite tracks. HEOS, a proprietary ecosystem built into Denon and Marantz products, enables wireless streaming from popular streaming platforms […] More
The company ORIVETI has released in-ear dynamic headphones OD100, combining low price and the use of advanced emitters. The headphones have dynamic drivers with a diaphragm with a diameter of 9.2 mm, made of diamond-like carbon ( DLC). The small silver housings are CNC machined from aluminum alloy, the detachable cable is equipped with 0.78 mm jacks on the headphone […] More
Stratton Acoustics Ltd, the UK-based manufacturer of the acclaimed, high-end Elypsis 1512 loudspeaker, has been awarded a patent for its Mechanically Isolated Tweeter Assembly, set also to feature in its upcoming new model. Invented by Stratton’s founder, David Fowler, and set also to be incorporated into the company’s upcoming new loudspeakers, the 1512’s tweeter assembly […] More
FiiO introduced a new version of the portable jack/amplifier for headphones with Bluetooth – FiiO BTR15. The DAC is an update of the famous FiiO BTR5. The upgrade starts at the very heart of the BTR15, namely the cores that power it. BTR15 uses a high-performance combination of Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip and 16-core XMOS […] More
