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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  • MIP200
    in Hi-fi

    McIntosh MIP200: Compact surge protection solution unveiled

    The McIntosh MIP200 Power Controller offers a compact, rack-mountable surge protection solution designed to safeguard systems from overvoltage, lightning strikes, and network short circuits, while also minimizing electromagnetic interference and general noise. In the event of excessive voltage, the MIP200 automatically disconnects the power outputs located at the rear, remaining off until the voltage returns […] More

  • Marantz Model 60n
    in Hi-fi

    Marantz Model 60n: Integrated amplifier equipped with Heos

    Marantz has announced a new integrated amplifier called the Model 60n. The Model 60 is a stereo amplifier with analog and digital inputs and it also has the streaming platform Heos from sister brand Denon on board. According to the designers, the Model 60n combines excellent performance with flexibility and advanced technology. As a result, […] More

  • Schiit Saga 2
    in Hi-fi

    Schiit Saga 2 Preamp: Relay Regulated, Zero-Feedback Class A in a Budget Class

    Schiit Audio has launched the Schiit Saga 2 preamplifier, which combines high-end features and technologies while remaining budget-friendly. This aligns with the brand’s commitment to affordability. As per the manufacturer’s specifications, the new model boasts several key attributes: “relay potentiometer, passive or active modes, class A operation, zero feedback, 100% discrete components, and a differential […] More

  • VPI Cliffwood
    in Turntables

    VPI Cliffwood: Budget-friendly vinyl player

    VPI Industries presents a truly budget-friendly turntable, the VPI Cliffwood. The VPI Cliffwood turntable is named after the city of Cliffwood (New Jersey), where VPI turntables of all categories have been manufactured for forty years – both mid-range and high-end models, as well as budget models. The VPI Cliffwood turntable features an aluminum platter driven […] More

  • Topping D90 III Discret
    in DAC

    Topping D90 III Discrete: Balanced DAC equipped with Bluetooth 5.1

    The Topping D90 III Discrete represents an advancement over the D90III, incorporating a fully discrete digital-to-analog conversion module. Each channel utilizes a PSRM module for data conversion, supporting PCM up to 32-bit 768 kHz and DSD 512. Additionally, this DAC is equipped with a Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 chip and features a 12V trigger input […] More

  • Pro-Ject X1
    in AV Receiver, Turntables

    Pro-Ject X1: A classic and easy-to-use turntable

    The Pro-Ject X-Line turntables have been replaced by the Pro-Ject X1. The classic design of the Pro-Ject belt-driven turntable, according to the brand, “has been rethought and taken to a new level.” A lot has been updated. The new 1.5-kilogram non-resonant platter made of 2-cm acrylic is mounted on an auxiliary platter, which has received […] More

  • Accuphase DP-560
    in Hi-fi

    Accuphase DP-560: A next-generation SA-CD/CD player

    The Accuphase DP-560 is a next-generation SA-CD/CD player with a sophisticated disc tray and an extra-wide disc loading mechanism. The player uses an innovative MDS+ D/A converter using four parallel DACs to provide high-precision digital-to-analog conversion of DSD and PCM signals. Separate configuration of the transport and processor sections, each equipped with a set of […] More

  • TEAC UD-701N
    in Hi-fi

    TEAC UD-701N: Classic streamer with analog and digital inputs

    TEAC UD-701N is the flagship product that implements and combines the functions of a DAC, network streaming player, analog preamplifier, headphone amplifier and some others at the highest level. It is based on the recently developed TEAC Delta-Sigma DAC (ΔΣ – DeltaSigma) on discrete elements. There are two clock generators on board for signals multiple […] More

  • Naim ND5 XS2
    in Hi-fi

    Naim ND5 XS2: Fully equipped streamer

    The best of what Naim engineers have come up with for the NDX is concentrated in a compact XS series case. The Naim ND5 XS 2 allows you to listen to streaming audio from UPnP servers and Internet radio stations, connect to iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB storage devices, as well as traditional digital audio […] More

  • McIntosh MT2
    in Turntables

    McIntosh MT2: A record player built to last

    McIntosh introduces the MT2 vinyl record player. According to established tradition, the new product is positioned as the pinnacle of technical perfection with inherent realism of music reproduction. Special attention in the company’s message is paid to the reliability of the electronic and mechanical parts of the new product, which should guarantee many years of […] More

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