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.
The key differences between the Shanling M6 and M6 Pro are that the Shanling M6 is equipped with an AK4495EQ DAC, while the heart of the M6 Pro is the AK4497EQ, an upgraded DAC that supports cleaner decoding with more detailed information extraction compared to the previous generation. Main features and specifications of Shanling M6 […] More
The M15 is FiiO ‘s latest portable music player that uses Asahi Kasei Microdevices’ (AKM) latest flagship DAC chip, the AK4499EQ. The new flagship player is equipped with two AK4499EQ DAC chips in True Balanced Configuration to provide better sound quality. The M15 is the first FiiO player to feature a 4-channel current amplification circuit, powered by a multi-channel […] More
Since the launch of the first Astell&Kern product in 2012, they have always strived to bring uncompromising audio to music lovers. Never forget the Astell&Kern motto, ensuring that the sound is as close as possible to the original studio recording. Looking back over the last seven years, Astell&Kern wanted to combine the analog sensibility of […] More
Victrola has released the Victrola Revolution GO, a Bluetooth-enabled portable record player. Specializing in vinyl, Victrola’s new stand-alone monoblock features a built-in stereo sound system with an Audio Technica AT-3600LA MM cartridge and anti-vibration housing. The built-in battery provides 12 hours of battery life. Victrola uses VinylStream technology to stream audio from vinyl records to […] More
The fact that the streaming platform Spotify will cut some of its employees became known from a post on the company’s official blog. The coming wave of cuts will be the third in 2023. According to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, the cuts are due to the platform’s slow economic growth and its rising costs. Despite […] More
FiiO has announced the CP13 cassette player, which will most likely go on sale before the New Year. At the moment there are a little more details than nothing, but we couldn’t help but share this news. We all understand that FiiO most likely has the chance to make a decent product at a price […] More
FiiO LF-RB is a headphone cable switchable between 2.5, 3.5 and 4.4 mm jacks using magnetic fixation. The new FiiO LF-RB headphone cable with replaceable magnetic connectors is a truly special solution from FiiO Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. Only one knob is required to change connections. If balanced signal transmission is required, depending on the device, either a […] More
The Sony TA-AN1000 receiver presents itself as an intriguing option that deserves attention. This device, manufactured by the renowned brand Sony , has captured the attention of audio enthusiasts thanks to its innovative features and advanced design. It is at the forefront of audio technology, offering superior performance without compromise. Its presence in the market highlights the dedication to excellence in sound […] More
TempoTec has released a new player V3 , powered by two AK4493SEQ chips from AKM. FPGA-Based Digital Circuit Professional FPGA digital technology combined with a custom dual-crystal oscillator with high precision and low phase noise provides a high-quality digital source for the system. High Quality and Powerful Headphone Amplifier Adopts high precision 4 sets and 8 headphone amplifier […] More
Yamaha YH-L700A is an updated version of full-size headphones with active noise cancellation. Functionally, unlike the previous flagship, Yamaha YH-E700A , support for 3D sound and a completely new design appeared. 3D sound field 3D SOUND FIELD draws on more than 30 years of experience using CINEMA DSP processing in home theater products to transform two-channel listening into a […] More
Taiwanese company Savitech introduces LHDC ONE, a device that promises to improve wireless audio transmission. This USB-C dongle is capable of streaming high-definition audio from any source while maintaining ultra-low latency and high resolution. Goodbye wires and compromises! Known for their innovation in audio codecs, Sitech has taken a step forward to allow audio lovers to enjoy […] More
KZ VX10 are new budget TWS headphones with a 1DD+4BA hybrid configuration. If anyone doesn’t understand what this means, I’ll explain: each headphone has 5 drivers, one dynamic, processing low frequencies, and four reinforcement ones for the rest of the sound range. Characteristics: Drivers: 1DD+4BA Bluetooth 5.2 Range: 15 m Frequency range: 7 Hz – 40000 Hz […] More
