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.
With a full range of powerful audio outputs and convenient features, the K11 offers more cost-effective and comprehensive performance than any other product in its class. What’s more, the slim case with a minimalist design will become one of your favorite desktop hi-fi companions. The FiiO K11 has USB inputs, optical and coaxial inputs, as well […] More
Edifier has released new fully wireless headphones Evo Pro , equipped with two dynamic emitters. Each earphone features a 10mm composite diaphragm driver and a 6mm titanium-coated driver for balanced sound with powerful bass. The headphones received a Bluetooth adapter version 5.3 with support for the LDAC codec , which allows you to transmit a signal 24/96 at speeds up to 990 kb/s . Signal delay in game mode does not […] More
Esoteric S-05 is a stereo power amplifier borrowed from the engineering technologies of the flagship Grandioso M1X monoblock. The new S-05 is a Class A power amplifier completely focused on delivering all the unique tonal qualities of music from a more compact stereo system, embodying the Grandioso M1X philosophy of “minimum circuitry, maximum power.” The device […] More
Aune has started selling a new portable digital-to-analog converter, Yuki , which also doubles as a headphone amplifier. The DAC unit contains two CS43198 chips from Cirrus Logic , it can handle 32-bit/768 kHz PCM signals and native DSD256 stream. The printed circuit board is made using ceramics and has a two-layer structure – one side is intended for digital circuits, the other […] More
Canton doesn’t just make speakers, but now that it’s celebrating its 50th year, it’s also releasing home cinema electronics. As is its new Smart Connect 5.1 Amp amplifier that supports Dolby Atmos & DTS-HD and accepts streams via Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. The Canton Smart Connect 5.1 Amp is a normal device, an AV […] More
Renowned British premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the new McLaren Edition of its award-winning Zeppelin wireless all-in-one audio system , created in collaboration with its long-time partner McLaren Automotive. The new McLaren-inspired version of the speaker celebrates both the partnership between the two leading brands and McLaren’s 60th anniversary. Following the success of the Px8 McLaren Edition headphones, Bowers & […] More
FiiO is one of those companies that already traditionally offers close to a certain maximum return for your money. This is evident in the sound, materials and equipment. The review will be about the new FiiO FW3 . Featuring a classic in-canal design, these Bluetooth headphones are the entry-level model in FiiO’s line of wireless headphones. In the review, I will not […] More
Moondrop Void marks Moondrop’s entry into the over-ear headphones market. Nearly three years in the making, Moondrop equipped the Void with a custom-designed 50mm high-efficiency dynamic driver to deliver unparalleled sound. Moondrop Void uses a high-performance magnetic circuit with a combination of flexible suspension and a metal-coated dome diaphragm. With the release of Void, Moondrop is entering the headphone […] More
Founded in 1999, Rockna from Romania has released the new Wavelight model, a music server that when paired with the company’s preamplifier/DAC can do wonders. The Wavelight server, which can have music storage from 2 TB to 16 TB. Wavelight can be used with Roon, it can not only be used as a Roon Bridge, but […] More
Instead of dealing with room ‘treatments’, searching for speaker placement or even rearranging the entire room to optimize its acoustics, the MQ112 equalizer – says McIntosh – can be used to fine tune the balance of frequencies. to create the right sound profile for each listening space or to compensate for the imperfections of vintage […] More
The history of the Elysian line is quite simple. In recent years, Wharfedale has concentrated on equipment that is more likely to be in the entry-level segment. They released a couple of generations of the Diamond series (including the active one), put pressure on the love of retro with Linton and Denton, sat down in the development […] More
The Hong Kong-based brand has released the L2 model, a music server with two SSD drives and a built-in audiophile-quality network switch. Content on the storage can be uploaded via a network or USB interface. The switch has two RJ45 connectors and a pair of optical ports, the main advantage of which is galvanic isolation and immunity […] More
