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.
The new Roksan K3 line can rightfully be considered a worthy successor to Kandy traditions. K3 components use improved circuits and technologies; these are exemplary representatives of modern audio technology, representing a respectable class – no longer entry-level, but not yet expensive High-End. This segment is considered the most popular among music lovers who want to experience […] More
Inspired by many ideas from the TINHIFI community and building on the past innovations of the T-Series line, we have spent the last 12 months investing our passion in creating the perfect wireless (TWS) headphones and created the TIN HiFi T2000 Although there has been a rise in the development of TWS headphones recently , we […] More
xDuoo has released the new TA26S , the successor to the classic TA26 tube headphone amplifier . The main improvement we get is the addition of a 4.4mm balanced headphone output along with the standard 6.35mm single-ended headphone output. Most new headphones now have a 4.4mm jack and this update will help users use their headphones with the TA26S using a balanced 4.4mm […] More
Replacing the X-P500, the X-P700 offers technical improvements rarely seen in its class. This is a dual mono design and direct signal processing (Direct Path). In this case, you can choose one of two output schemes: class A mode using bipolars in a two-stage assembly, close to tube sound, and discrete mode based on a JFet differential […] More
Kontinum Soara is a true masterpiece that will resonate with singers, musicians and passionate music lovers. Featuring a dynamic union of 3 balanced armature drivers and 1 dynamic driver, paired with 8-core silver-plated oxygen-free copper cable. They create a model of precision, offering an impeccably balanced sound profile. Prepare to travel through a rich, smooth and piercing auditory […] More
Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back are full-size headphones with a closed design, due to which they provide good protection from external noise and also prevent sound from penetrating outside. This high-end model is created using proprietary technologies and selected materials, and is exceptionally comfortable to wear. The Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back headphones are distinguished by […] More
Holo Audio Spring 3 – R2R DAC/preamplifier based on discrete components. Custom designed, it offers incredible performance thanks to Trickle Down technology. Its special architecture allows it to reproduce sound of incredible richness and clarity. It implements two completely separate circuits, one responsible for PCM streams and the other for DSD streams. An impressive design that takes full advantage of […] More
It’s rare that a flagship headphone pops out of nowhere and wows with its technical competence and superb tuning. It is often an evolutionary process, building on previous efforts, in which triumphs and mistakes are seen as two sides of the same learning coin. Perhaps more than anyone else, MrSpeakers has gone from the Mad Dog […] More
The British company Cyrus Audio has introduced a new MM/MC phono preamplifier, which will replace the Cyrus Phono Signature model, produced since 2016, in the company’s range. Chris Hutcheson , Head of Marketing at Cyrus, said: “We wanted to ensure that updating this popular phono preamp did not unduly increase the price and that it remained part […] More
Despite its name, the FiiO M23 Portable Audio Player is not positioned as the new flagship model in the Digital Audio Player (DAP) lineup of FiiO Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. Instead, it finds its place nestled between the existing FiiO M11s Hi-res Portable Music Player and the FiiO M15S Portable Hi-res Lossless Music Player. The […] More
The American company Schiit Audio launched its first headphone amplifier, the 10-tube Folkvangr. The model was released in limited edition. The headphone amplifier is DC coupled, transformerless (OTL) and output capacitorless (OCL), and Folkvangr has also included an 8x impedance multiplier for increased versatility with low impedance headphones. At the same time, Folkvangr was released in a […] More
ACMEE MF02S is a new digital player in which the power and amplification circuits have been significantly redesigned compared to the previous MF01 model. The manufacturer states that instead of following the hype path and installing 2 or even 4 DACs, they took the path of maximum optimization of the circuit in order to make the most […] More
