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.
In the world of headphone amplifiers, there’s no doubt that amplifiers based on the THX architecture have made great strides, with the Drop THX AAA 789, SMSL SP200 and Monoprice Monolith receiving rave reviews from all corners of the Internet. And now it looks like FiiO, one of the most renowned DAC/amp manufacturers on the market, […] More
With Keces S3 you get an all-in-one device that functions as a DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier. Carefully engineered using high-end components, it delivers high-quality sound reproduction that is as rich and precise as it is dynamic. The D/A section features a 32-bit ESS ES9026Pro DAC chip that utilizes HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology […] More
Musician Draco is a fully balanced, high-end R2R DAC with high quality components. Versatile with full connectivity, it can also operate in NOS (Non Over Sampling) mode to avoid artifacts that can occur with oversampling. Musician Draco’s R2R architecture delivers fast, high-quality decoding coupled with low digital noise for maximum distortion and extremely low noise floors. Combined with […] More
With the D400ES DAC , SMSL returns to the scene using the latest high-end ES9039MSPro DAC chip from ESS. Combined with high-quality audio circuitry and components, the D400ES delivers top-notch performance. The DAC is also versatile, providing full Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and reception, covering the vast majority of applications. The entire D400ES DAC is of quality construction, using only components […] More
The Rose RS520 is an all-in-one network player, DAC and amplifier with the brand’s premium design. Just connect the speakers and you get a complete and powerful audio system. The RS520’s digital-to-analog conversion section uses the ES9038Pro DAC, found in the brand’s most high-end models. The Class AD amplifier stage uses new GaN FETs. The Class AD amplifier […] More
Topping E70 is a powerful DAC with a nice design. The model is able to offer rich and accurate sound reproduction combined with smart and practical features such as Bluetooth, 12V trigger or adjustable output level. The E70 provides balanced XLR and single-ended RCA output. The input is selectable and allows you to use only one or both […] More
An updated version of the SU-9, the SMSL SU-9 Pro builds on the technical foundations of its predecessor while improving the integrated components for improved performance. Thus, the new version features a new ESS ES9039MPro DAC, which provides sound restitution with great richness and accuracy and allows you to support high-resolution audio streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz […] More
Redmi has added new fully wireless headphones to its range. The model is called Redmi Buds 5 Pro. Redmi Buds 5 Pro: What we know The headphones are equipped with a 10mm tweeter and an 11mm subwoofer. Three microphones and artificial intelligence are responsible for noise reduction. According to the manufacturer, the model supports LHDC 5.0 and […] More
For those who value freedom and comfort: JVC announces Nearphones – an alternative to traditional headphones. The creators of audio equipment never cease to amaze, and this time JVC offers a unique solution for music lovers – HA-NP50T Nearphones. These headphones are the ideal companion for those who do not want to be disconnected from the […] More
The HarmonicDyne Athena is a new headphone with a 50mm metal-ceramic composite driver. The HarmonicDyne Athena has been designed around an all-new large 50mm dynamic driver. The membrane consists of a new metal-ceramic composite material that is incredibly thin and has great tensile strength. Instead of depositing a metal layer on a plastic diaphragm as in conventional […] More
The Noble Audio FoKus Prestige is an upgraded variant of the FoKus Mystique that features an improved communication circuit board as well as a 10-hour battery life. What sets FoKus Prestige apart from other TWS products on the market is its stunning wooden design and custom-made design. The FoKus Prestige features a hybrid tri-driver configuration that includes […] More
SIVGA Oriole – new closed full-size headphones. The headphone body is made of high-density natural rosewood, which is the best choice for high-end musical instruments as it provides stable and outstanding sound quality. The wooden body is processed on a five-axis CNC machine and then goes through many manual processes such as sanding, polishing and painting and natural […] More
