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.
Formerly known as SendiyAudio, the Chinese company recently dropped the “i” in the middle of its branding, shrinking it to simply Sendy. Along with the name change, they switched to a new logo, which they say reflects the philosophy, integrity and honesty in Chinese culture. The most important thing with the “fittings” is the introduction of their […] More
HIFIMAN Ananda Nano is a new version of open planar headphones from the famous Chinese company. New ANANDA NANO 3rd iteration with obvious improvement in dynamics and overall detail The SUSVARA-based diaphragm design provides ultra-low distortion and lightning-fast transient response. HiFiMAN Stealth Magnets for detailed and transparent sound HiFiMAN begins shipping the ANANDA NANO, the third […] More
The Japanese company Aurora ‘s ound announced that the new compact step-up transformer for MC cartridges – AFE -12 , presented in June at the OTOTEN 2023 exhibition , has already gone on sale in Japan at a recommended retail price of 77,000 yen , which is approximately $500 at the current exchange rate. The AFE-12 transformer allows you to connect moving coil (MC) cartridges to […] More
MBL has expanded its line of ultimate Cadenza electronic components with the introduction of the MBL C 41 network player . Thanks to the state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter with MBL True Peak technology , your music will be reproduced with the highest possible quality and refreshing naturalness. The new product supports the latest music streaming technologies and streaming services, including ROON, UPNP/DLNA, Airplay/Shairport, Tidal, Spotify, and Qobuz. So, with the […] More
SIVGA has released another beautiful dynamic Luan headphone with an open design. Diaphragm Nickel plating technology is used on the edge part of the diaphragm, which has excellent characteristics such as light weight, good rigidity and elasticity. It is capable of producing deep bass and smooth, full and layered midrange detail. The dome is made of macromolecule organic carbon fiber […] More
1Mii Ankbit E700 are full-size Bluetooth headphones with active noise cancellation and support for modern codecs. They are equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers. The E700’s operating time reaches 60 hours with ANC turned off. Rich in detail LDAC sound Ankbit E700 Bluetooth headphones transmit 3 times more data than standard Bluetooth codecs, allowing you to enjoy incredible detail […] More
DALI is entering the high-end wireless headphone market with the announcement of the IO-12 Bluetooth headset . With this $1,300 headphone model, DALI aims to deliver true Hi-Fi audio wirelessly, taking inspiration and design principles from its line of Hi-Fi loudspeakers. One such principle is the SMC magnetic driver, which has a low-loss rubber surround, a rigid paper fiber cone, […] More
BlueSound Pulse M is a versatile wireless speaker with High Resolution audio support. The model is made in a compact case with a rounded design and high-quality external finishing. Connecting to the BlueSound Pulse M network is possible both via Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The speaker can reproduce audio in High Resolution formats with parameters up to 24 […] More
The DALI EPIKORE 11 floor-standing loudspeakers were first shown at the High End Show in Munich in May, and now the new product has gone on sale in Europe. With the new model of acoustics EPIKORE 11, the Danish company DALI celebrates 40 years of research and development of acoustic systems. The DALI EPIKORE 11 is a 4½-way floor-standing speaker system with a luxurious cabinet […] More
The Cambridge Audio CXN v2 is an all-in-one streamer that plays Internet radio, supports Spotify Connect, and can wirelessly stream audio from Apple devices using Airplay. The model can connect to a local network via LAN or WLAN interfaces and play audio files from computers/servers. Any formats are supported, incl. FLAC and WAV in 24 bit/192 kHz resolution. You […] More
The Romanian company Meze Audio introduced Meze 109 Pro Primal – a special version of the 109 Pro headphones , included in the exclusive Meze Audio Art Gallery collection . “As residents of Maramures, our philosophy of life is intertwined with the ancient forests that surround us, and we are taught to appreciate and respect woodworking from a very young age. At Primal, we’ve […] More
The Wharfedale Aura 2 speakers are made in a three-way configuration and, despite being quite affordable, have excellent finishes and a well-thought-out design. Although the model has shelf status, in fact, Wharfedale Aura 2 needs to be installed on special racks or, at least, massive furniture cabinets. The speakers are available in three exterior finishes with natural […] More
