Marcus Carlsen

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.

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  • beoplay portal
    in Headphones

    Beoplay Portal: Gaming Headset With Virtual Dolby Atmos

    Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beoplay Portal wireless gaming headphones. Thus, B&O has fulfilled its promise, this last summer: then said about the series of audio hayendnoy release for Xbox X in the framework of the program «Designed for Xbox» in partnership with Microsoft. The corresponding logo appears in the descriptions of the headphones. Full review of the headphones […] More

  • Nothing will release the next TWS headphones under the XO brand
    in Headphones

    Nothing will release the next TWS headphones under the XO brand

    By all indications, the next wireless headphones from Nothing, a company with only 3 products in its portfolio, will be released under a completely different subsidiary brand. Details about a possible headphones were dug up and presented on his Twitter by a well-known enthusiast Kuba Wojciechowski from 91mobiles. As often happens, a leak was found […] More

  • Schiit Vali 3
    in Hi-fi

    Schiit Vali 3: Updated hybrid headphone amplifier

    The team behind the budget-friendly hybrid headphone amplifier, Vali, from Schiit, has unveiled the third iteration of their product. This latest version boasts not only a refreshed design but also several technical enhancements. To begin with, the engineering team at the manufacturer has boosted the voltage from 60 V to 100 V. Additionally, they’ve upgraded […] More

  • Ampapa A1
    in Hi-fi

    Ampapa A1: Tube preamp/phono/headphone amplifier

    Ampapa A1 tube preamp/phono/headphone amplifier is the first product carefully designed by Ampapa, with high-end configuration, powerful functions and amazing appearance. Ampapa, is always dedicated to exploring innovation in HiFi design and enhancing everyone’s passion for music. Peculiarities Ampapa A1, more than just a preamplifier: MM input, converts phono signal to line level signal, with low noise integrated […] More

  • Original Audio OPA-Q1.1
    in Hi-fi

    Original Audio OPA-Q1.1: RIAA phono amplifier with an original design

    Original Audio offers the OPA-Q1.1 , an RIAA phono amplifier with an original design featuring a striking cylindrical format cut from a solid block of aluminum. However, its characteristics do not fade into the background, offering excellent musicality. Its circuitry uses a dual field tube as well as an AOP for the MM/MC gain section, and its RIAA curve is […] More

  • NAD C 658
    in Hi-fi

    NAD C 658: DAC, preamp, and BluOS streamer all in one

    The NAD C658 is a DAC, preamp, and BluOS streamer all in one. The NAD C 658 runs on the BluOS streaming platform, which was developed for the Bluesound family of devices, then opened up to other brands from parent company Lenbrook – such as NAD – and subsequently licensed for production by others, including DALI. […] More

  • Matrix Audio Element S network transport
    in Hi-fi

    Matrix Audio Element S network transport receives Roon Ready certification

    Now Element S owners will be able to unleash all the possibilities of their musical path using the Roon platform with a device from Matrix Audio. Roon is the control platform for all the music in your home. It allows you to structure both files on local and network storage devices, as well as streaming […] More

  • Arcam ST5
    in Hi-fi

    Arcam ST5: High-resolution network player

    The Arcam Radia ST5 network player is a high-resolution music streaming solution that pairs perfectly with the Radia A5, A15 or A25 amplifiers. Arcam ST5 has ample connectivity to most smartphones and tablets. You can also connect to popular streaming services via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet. Additionally, Arcam ST5 comes with built-in Apple Airplay 2, Google Chromecast, Tidal […] More

  • Arylic BP50
    in Hi-fi

    Arylic BP50: Preamplifier with Bluetooth 5.2 and DAC

    Arylic BP50 is an inexpensive Bluetooth 5.2 preamplifier based on the ESS ES9023P 192 kHz/24-bit DAC with support for aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC audio codecs. The amplifier can also transmit signal to two Bluetooth headphones at the same time and has various ports such as HDMI ARC in, Phono in, Optical […] More

  • Jade Audio JT1
    in Headphones

    Jade Audio JT1: Over-ear budget dynamic headphones

    Jade Audio, a subsidiary of FiiO , has introduced budget dynamic headphones JT1 . Focus on sound quality. Little money for big sound “With our products, we want to focus on the basic needs of listeners – less emphasis on appearance and more on acoustic components such as speakers. We don’t want to compromise – let listeners get good-sounding headphones at […] More

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