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.
What is a home theater without a dedicated bass module, and what is a compact Hi-Fi without significant bottom support? Well, to help you choose and buy a subwoofer, our new ranking of the most important models on the market today comes to the rescue. 10. Mission MS-400 Speaker size – 9 , 8” | Frequency response – from […] More
It is alleged that the McIntosh ML1 MKII, which could be seen at the exhibition in Munich, is a rethought version of the ML-1C model from the mid-70s of the last century. They can be compared in the title photo: modern ML1 MKIIs are shown with a stand, vintage ML-1Cs without it. The differences are many, and according to […] More
Just launched by SVS, the 1000 Pro series of subwoofers offers “significant improvements in driver, amplifier, cabinet and overall user experience” over previous versions. The subwoofers can be fine-tuned from a downloadable mobile app over Bluetooth, like the SVS’s monstrous flagship, the 16-Ultra. At the heart of the 1000 Pro Series is the powerful and […] More
Polish brand Lampizator , known for its original tube audio components, has introduced a new Poseidon DAC . When creating this new product, the Lampizator team was given the task of creating a completely new DAC, not based on any existing model, with half the budget of the top-end Horizon DAC: half for the case, half for the transformers, half for the […] More
The Dynaudio Focus line of acoustics has replaced the eight-year-old Focus XD systems. All three of today’s Dynaudio Focus models were shown at High End Munich 2022. The new products share a visible common detail – a 28mm soft dome tweeter from Cerotar. Similar speakers debuted in the Dynaudio Evoke line in 2019. The built-in amplifiers are borrowed from Dynaudio’s […] More
The American company Clarisys Audio first showed its flagship model of Auditorium speaker systems in May this year at the High End Show 2023 in Munich. And now the new product goes on sale. A distinctive feature of Clarisys Audio Auditorium speaker systems is the fact that there is not a single speaker in their design – all emitters here are ribbon. The speakers are made in a three-way concept with an […] More
Less than a year has passed since the Swedish company Moonriver Audio first announced a hybrid phono stage with the index 505 , and now the new product goes on sale. According to the manufacturer, the Moonriver Audio 505 phono preamplifier was “designed for audiophiles, record collectors and music lovers . ” The Moonriver 505 phono stage is the result of over two years of research […] More
In the exciting universe of entertainment, the search for the perfect sound experience is a constant journey. The LG SQC2 sound baremerges as a beacon on this journey, promising to immerse users in a vibrant and immersive world of audio. Its elegant and modern design not only complements any space, but also suggests a perfect fusion between form […] More
The new SMSL SU-9 Ultra desktop digital-to-analog converter can accept signals via optical and coaxial inputs, as well as a USB-C port. The device’s DAC unit is based on a top-end solution from Asahi Kasei , including an AK4191 decoder and an AK4499EX converter . The model can work with 32-bit/768 kHz PCM signals , native DSD512 stream , and also decode MQA and MQA-CD files . The model has a built-in Bluetooth […] More
The Danish company AIAIAI has released new monitors Unit-4 Wireless+ , which not only receive a signal over the air, but can also go without being connected to the mains for a long time. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of battery life when operating at medium volume. The monitor housings are made from 100% recycled plastic, and the […] More
The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600 hybrid amplifier is based on the same technologies as the flagship Nu-Vista 800 and Titan models, but due to its lower cost, the space inside is used more efficiently. The device is equipped with the most popular input interfaces: two balanced XLR and four RCA (CD, Tuner, AUX pair). There are two types of […] More
Solid, more than a meter in height systems with four drivers, one of which is proprietary Uni-Q. Such an impressive flagship of the eighth-generation budget Q line, and this is in our time! The authority of KEF can certainly be trusted, but we prefer to check everything from our own experience. It is believed that high-quality sound for […] More
