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.
Yanyin Carmen – new balanced armature headphones with 10 drivers in a 4-way configuration. Carmen is our new flagship in pure BA monitoring, developed on the basis of the successful Moonlight model . Ten BA Drivers For the low frequencies, Carmen uses four Sound Dynamic BA drivers, providing the energy and response typical of dynamic drivers, while maintaining […] More
The two streamers in Ideon Audio’s range, the Absolute Stream and the EOS Stream, now have a Roon Core and a 4 terabyte SSD integrated. According to Ideon Audio, the display of the EOS Stream device was too bright for some music fans. The manufacturer now offers the option of setting the display brightness to normal or […] More
The phono preamp is a crucial component of any vinyl setup, significantly impacting the analog sound quality. It is advisable to opt for a standalone device rather than relying on built-in options in turntables or integrated amplifiers. Thankfully, there is a wide array of new products available in the market, all of which have been […] More
The Denon PMA-150H network amplifier embodies the company’s new approach to creating audio equipment – small dimensions, attractive design, simple control and maximum modern functions. Denon PMA-150H is made in a metal case with a black front panel covered with black glass. The front panel of the Denon PMA-150H looks simple and only has a […] More
German company Dual, having rethought the brand platform of vinyl players using new materials and production methods, presents the automatic player Dual CS 465. The new product has an improved tonearm 211 mm long, which, as stated, has increased the accuracy of tracking the groove of the disc. For this purpose, the cardan bearing unit […] More
Ultrasone Edition 8 feature a unique ruthenium coating and carbon accents, presenting a stylish and elegant appearance More
For decades, Dual direct-drive turntables have been renowned for their quality and reliability. Following the flagship Primus Maximus direct-drive turntable, Dual has now introduced the more affordable CS 618Q. The silent direct drive in the CS 618Q maintains absolutely stable speeds while operating without noise or vibration. The advanced precision dual-cardanic tonearm is equipped with […] More
The McIntosh MT5 turntable is ready to work immediately after removing it from the box, as all the necessary settings (downforce, tonearm height, etc.) have already been made at the factory. The body of the McIntosh MT5 vinyl record player is characterized by reliable damping, has a stainless steel base platform and a thick aluminum […] More
The YBA Genesis S2 DAC/Streamer runs on a closed Android platform that has been developed over the last 3 years and is constantly updated. It provides access to a range of streaming services, local playback from USB storage, DLNA, Airplay, NAS and even simple Bluetooth streaming. All of this is powered by our Android Global […] More
The McIntosh MS500 network player is made in a case with a characteristic McIntosh design, and on its front panel there is only a two-line fluorescent display. All control of the player is carried out using portable devices based on iOS or Android through a special application. When creating the McIntosh MS500 streamer, attention was […] More
This article will explore the reasons behind the renewed affection for turntables and vinyl records among a diverse audience. More
Moondrop Quarks 2 are equipped with a magnetic system based on N52 magnets and a lightweight CCAW voice coil More
