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.
Topping has introduced the DM7 DAC , which provides 8 balanced audio outputs in 6.35 mm TRS jack format. Thus, it is supposed to enable the implementation of a powerful 7.1 sound system. An ESS ES9038Pro DAC chip is integrated into its conversion stage, capable of providing accurate and rich sound reproduction. The DM7 supports PCM audio streams up to 32-bit […] More
The Indian company Noise introduced new wireless surround headphones Three , characterized by a low price and long battery life. The new product will work up to 70 hours on one battery charge . The acoustic part of the headphones is built on 40 mm dynamic drivers in a closed design. Wireless communication is provided by a Bluetooth adapter version 5.3, which supports simultaneous connection […] More
The Keces company presented the E40 – an excellent amplifier operating in class AB using 4 transistors. It is capable of delivering 2x65W of power into 4Ω with excellent musicality. It also features a precision motorized volume control with volume memory function. In terms of connectivity, the E40 features a USB-B input, as well as two stereo RCA inputs and an […] More
Octavio offers the Stream , an improved version of its first streamer model. Extremely easy to use, it is designed to upgrade your existing HiFi system, turning it into a true beat-perfect and multi-room streamer. It is equipped with the best modern technologies that allow you to remotely access music stored on a NAS, computer or even a smartphone. The […] More
iEast offers the AMP80 , a Class D amplifier and network player that is efficient, powerful and versatile. Its amplifier stage based on the TDA7498E chip allows you to develop a comfortable power of 2×80 W at 4Ω or 2×50 W at 8Ω. Its network part has both a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver and a WiFi receiver built into it, making […] More
The MU-605 from xDuoo is a Bluetooth 5.1 receiver that allows you to offer your classic HiFi system the possibility of wireless reception and thus stream music from your smartphone or tablet. It also supports aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD and LDAC high-definition audio codecs, capable of delivering audio quality similar to or even superior to CD. Moreover, the […] More
An enhanced version of the Gustard DAC-X26, the X26 Pro offers a number of improvements that make it more powerful and versatile. These include a Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, improved synchronization, MQA file decoding, and improved heat dissipation. The X26Pro’s no-compromise design incorporates premium audio components to deliver rich, accurate and dynamic sound that’s as close to the original signal as […] More
With the Shanling EM range, they aim to offer the ideal all-in-one desktop solution for all headphone listeners. Shanling started last year with the EM5, which packed a lot of features into a fairly large and very affordable package. Now they are moving forward with the Shanling EM7 , improving on the EM5 in every single […] More
CD players have been a mainstay of Shanling products for the past 30 years, from affordable models to very high-end ones. The EC3 is the latest in a line of simpler budget offerings and is the ideal model to reintroduce Shanling CD players to the international hi-fi market. Shanling EC3 is a CD player that stands out at first glance […] More
Astell&Kern has introduced a new high-end portable DAC/headphone amplifier, the HC4 . A successor to the popular HC3 and HC2, both previous versions had either a single 3.5mm (unbalanced) headphone jack or a 4.4mm (balanced) headphone jack. The HC4 brings the two together for the first time, offering both a balanced and unbalanced headphone jack on a single device. Equipped with […] More
SMSL has updated its popular Bluetooth DAC to the DO200 MKII . The device is based on two high-quality ES9068AS DAC chips from ESS. Bluetooth also supports APTX/APTX HD/LDAC codecs. High-tech decoding chips The SMSL DO200 uses two excellent ES9068AS chips from the American company ESS, paired with five high-end OP1612A dual op-amps and a large number of audio-grade components. ES9068AS […] More
SMSL SU-10 is a new flagship DAC based on two ES9038Pro chips. The SMSL SU-10 has excellent performance, supporting high-resolution 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 audio signals. It features multiple input ports including I2S, USB, AES, coaxial, optical, and Bluetooth. SMSL trusted Qualcomm’s latest Bluetooth chip for the SU-10. It provides high-definition Bluetooth signal input to the SU-10 with high-end LDAC, […] More
