Marcus Carlsen

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.

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  • iBasso DX320 Edition X
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    iBasso DX320 Edition X: Limited version of the player

    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the DX320 and the 16th anniversary of the brand, iBasso is releasing a limited edition of just 500 pieces of the beautiful DX320 Edition X ! This brand new version features a different design, made from a metal alloy with a “liquid” effect. With soft lines and curves that intersect and merge with each other, […] More

  • Astell&Kern SP3000
    in Hi-fi

    Astell&Kern SP3000: The company’s new flagship based on AKM4499EX

    A&K’s A&ultima line of high-end audio players has set the standard for how these devices can sound. Using the latest innovations in design, this series has become a true calling card for audiophiles. Now A&K is looking to the future again with the announcement of the SP3000 , its latest flagship portable player that represents everything that has been […] More

  • HiBy RS2
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    HiBy RS2: Digital player with Darwin architecture

    Last year HiBy released the revolutionary RS6 digital audio player. This player laid the foundation for Darwin’s premium R2R-based architecture for the brand’s portable digital audio players. Continuing the legacy established by the RS6, HiBy has launched the new RS2 portable digital audio player . Get great sound with the new HiBy RS2 Darwin digital audio player based on R2R architecture. Built […] More

  • iBasso DX170
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    iBasso DX170: Player with the latest generation Dual DAC chipset

    iBasso has released a new player DX170 . As the successor to the DX160, the DX170 features the latest generation Dual DAC chipset, FPGA Master Audio Architecture, dual independent NDK Crystal Oscillators, a 5.0″ bright colorful display and many more features. FPGA Master Technology The iBasso DX170 uses a custom-designed FPGA Master audio architecture, which is supported by […] More

  • FiiO M11 Plus ESS
    in Hi-fi

    FiiO M11 Plus ESS: Player on two ES9068AS chips

    FiiO introduces the M11 Plus ESS , a premium music player designed to deliver the best sound quality wherever you go. With its impeccable design, it embeds high-end audio components in a streamlined and intelligent architecture. Perfect, practical and versatile, the M11 Plus ESS is perfect for any purpose. The player’s amplifier stage is powered by a pair of THX […] More

  • Shanling M6 Ultra
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    Shanling M6 Ultra: 4DAC player

    Last year, Shanling released the M6 ​​Pro, an upgraded version of its basic digital portable player that significantly improved its performance. Now Shanling is once again looking to further improve the M6 ​​with the announcement of the M6 ​​Ultra . This new audio player makes significant changes to its Android OS and DAC chip, aiming to modernize the system and make […] More

  • Tempotec V6
    in Hi-fi

    Tempotec V6: Ultimate mid-range DO-it-ALL DAP

    TEMPOTEC V6 is the company’s first Android player, and to say it’s an ambitious music player is an understatement. This appears to be the ultimate mid-range DO-it-ALL DAP, priced more competitively than anything else on the market (around $300). It also appears to be the first DAP to use the new AKM4493SE DAC, this time in dual balanced […] More

  • Shanling M7
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    Shanling M7: High-res player on ES9038PRO

    Shanling introduced its new player M7 . It features the same 5-inch Full-HD screen as the M8, but in a sleeker “Wave” design, measuring 129 x 78 x 20mm and weighing 312g. On the inside, it gets upgrades including a unibody aluminum inner casing. On the inside, it carries over improvements from the M9, including a unibody aluminum internal casing […] More

  • HiBy R5 (Gen 2)
    in Hi-fi

    HiBy R5 (Gen 2): ES9219C and 35h of operation

    Over the years of its existence, HiBy has established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality premium audio equipment. They develop and market some of the best selling digital players on the market today with successful products available in all price segments such as entry level – R3 Pro, mid range – R5 series of digital players, […] More

  • iBasso DX320
    in Hi-fi, Portable Music Players

    iBasso DX320: Player on two ROHM BD34301EKV chips

    iBasso has launched the DX320 player . This is a player powered by two ROHM BD34301EKV DAC chips . The iBasso DX320 is a high-end digital music player with a carefully crafted design that delivers the best sound for a superior music experience. Powerful and feature-rich, the DX320 is the ideal companion for listening to music at home or on the go. ​ […] More

  • Sony NW-WM1ZM2
    in Hi-fi

    Sony NW-WM1ZM2: Gold-plated OFC player

    Sony has released another Walkman player NW-WM1ZM2 . Purer materials for purer sound Although oxygen-free copper (OFC) is notoriously difficult to machine, the WM1ZM2 features a gold-plated OFC chassis – just like its predecessor. However, this time the OFC purity has been increased to 99.99% (four nines), which provides even more benefits in terms of sound quality and […] More

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