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.
SW1X Audio Design has launched the SW1X LPU IV phono amplifier. The LPU IV is designed for MM cartridges and MC cartridges with a high output voltage. In addition to the fully balanced output transformer used in the LPU III, the LPU IV Phono circuit is based on more powerful eight-pin tubes. Instead of the […] More
The Cambridge Audio Minx Xi audio system is a complete solution for playing audio files from wireless devices or on your home network. One cannot but approve of the ergonomics of the front panel. A good half of its area is occupied by a 4-line display, indicating all the necessary information – from the name of the […] More
The Sound Burger, a portable record player, made its debut four decades ago. The updated model features Bluetooth capability and a rechargeable battery. Due to the high demand for the limited anniversary edition, the Sound Burger has secured a permanent spot in the Audio-Technica lineup, available in black, white, and yellow color options. Audio-Technica AT-SB727 […] More
The Arcam Radia CD5 CD player is the latest in a long line of premium CD players from Arcam and effectively replaces the Arcam CDS50 model. It is ideal for Arcam Radia A5, A15 or A25 amplifiers. Since the iconic 1986 Delta CD player, Arcam has continually improved CD playback. The latest version features the ESS ES9018 […] More
German company Kii Audio presented new wireless speaker systems Kii SEVEN at the UK HiFi Show Live 2023 in Ascot . Like the previous model in the series – Kii THREE, the new product can be used as a monoblock wireless audio system, or as part of a stereo pair, as an element of a multiroom system, or as a wireless monitor as […] More
SMSL DL200 is a high-performance DAC equipped with high-quality components such as ES9039Q2M IC, XMOS XU316 USB interface and Qualcomm Bluetooth receiver IC. The DL200 is capable of decoding high sample rates, up to PCM 32bit 768 kHz, DSD512 and DoP64. It can also decode MQA files up to MQA-CD. But that’s not all: the DL200 also doubles as […] More
DDHiFi has released an original accessory HS210 , which looks like a cake stand . In fact, this three-story structure is designed to accommodate headphones, both wired and wireless, as well as miniature portable DACs. For wired models, there are special cutouts in the top “plate” through which cables need to be threaded. The lower part, which acts as the base, […] More
The Audio-Technica ATH-W1000Z headphones attract attention with spectacular lacquered earcups made of teak wood, which is one of the three most valuable wood species in the world. The company emphasizes that thanks to this material it is possible to obtain a warm natural sound with natural rich bass. Enhancing low frequencies is facilitated by DADS (Double Air […] More
Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless are closed, full-size wireless headphones equipped with large drivers with proprietary Tesla technology, which involves the use of powerful magnetic systems consisting of ring neodymium magnets. According to the brand, the model provides spacious, realistic sound with an abundance of detail, deep, accurate bass, natural mids and clear, silky highs. Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless […] More
Rega has introduced the Aura Reference MC phono stage, which, as stated in the description, will allow you to get the best results from the MC head. The device is distinguished by flexible settings of a wide variety of parameters and balanced circuitry. First, the signal passes through the input amplifier stage, built according to a […] More
British cable brand Chord Company offers owners of Naim Audio components equipped with Burndy connectors for connecting external power supplies the opportunity to upgrade their supplied cables with new BurndyT and BurndyX connectors . We are talking about Naim NAC 552, 555 PS, SNAXO, XPS and SuperLine models. During the development of the new Burndy cables, Chord used a Naim Audio NAP 300 […] More
The Vincent Audio CD-S1.2 hybrid CD player is equipped with a Philips transport mechanism with a classic front tray (plays CDs and HDCDs) and a USB port, through which the player can serve as an external DAC for a computer – the new product has a Burr-Brown PCM1796 circuit (24 bit/192 kHz). The output decoupling of […] More
