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.
Tidal is finally saying goodbye to MQA, a closed file format. This has been coming for a while because MQA Ltd. was acquired by Lenbrook after insolvency . Tidal had already erred on the side of caution and embraced the open file format FLAC . As of July 24, 360 Reality Audio and MQA streams will no longer be […] More
Triangle celebrates its 40th anniversary with the release of anniversary versions of two of its most popular speakers – the floor-standing Triangle Antal and the shelf Triangle Comète . > The floor- standing Triangle Antal 40 th model features a three-way design in which the high frequencies are delivered by a traditional 25 mm horn tweeter with a gold-tone magnesium alloy dome. The mid-range driver features a white […] More
To celebrate its 12th anniversary, Denafrips introduces the Ares 12TH-1 , a high-performance, balanced NOS R2R DAC. The digital/analog conversion stage consists of no less than 480 carefully selected precision resistors and is integrated with an Altera FPGA. The Ares 12TH-1 power stage is no exception, featuring a large 60-watt O-core transformer with UP-OCC copper windings, eight LDOs, and […] More
t.bone, known for its large assortment of full-size headphones, presented another closed model, called HD 515 . According to its creators, the new product is suitable for listening to music, games, podcasting and other tasks. 45 mm dynamic emitters are installed inside, providing operation in the frequency range of 10 – 26,000 Hz. The maximum sound pressure is 97 […] More
Peacock Flight are new TWS headphones released in 5 stunning colors. Driver 6 mm dynamic with composite diaphragm. Supports aptX codec. This is what the manufacturer himself writes about the headphones. Unlike other technology manufacturers who release wireless headphones as just another product, we at Peacock Audio are dedicated only to the professional Hi-Fi headphones business. We do not […] More
Luxman P-750u is a headphone amplifier that represents the flagship model in the Luxman catalog and has uncompromising design and impeccable sound. Unlike most similar devices, the amplifier is made in a metal case with a standard width for Hi-F components, which will allow it to fit perfectly into an existing set of audio equipment. At the […] More
Australian audio giant Røde Microphones is expanding its empire by adding renowned American company Mackie to its portfolio. The deal, valued at $120 million, promises a new wave of innovation in professional audio. For Peter Friedman, founder of Røde, this move is not just a purchase of another brand, but also an opportunity to expand his […] More
Beyerdynamic Aventho Wireless headphones have a chic, premium design and are manufactured at the company’s plant in Germany. The headband and earcup holders are made of metal, which ensures durability of use. The round overlay cups are attached using U-shaped hinge holders, which provides the ability to rotate at a slight angle up and down for the […] More
Ferrum presented its WANDLA – a versatile and extremely efficient DAC capable of very high-quality digital-to-analog conversion for the most accurate and faithful sound reproduction. Wandla has many entrances; Custom-programmed USB, coaxial and optical S/PDIF, HDMI ARC (TV) and audio-optimized I2S ports. Additionally, the balanced design provides clear sound on the stereo RCA output and truly balanced stereo XRL output. […] More
The HiFiman Ananda are highly technical in terms of sound quality, design, and more More
Turntable 6 PerspeX from Pro-Ject Audio Systems has been an integral part of the Austrian manufacturer’s X-series for years. More
Roon Labs has recently unveiled the latest addition to their Nucleus line of music servers, the Roon Nucleus One. This turnkey device is specifically crafted for Roon library management and music discovery, all at an appealing price point. The Nucleus server series was originally developed to provide the ultimate server/streamer solution for the Roon ecosystem. […] More
