Technics SL-1500C: Turntable made for audiophiles
The Technics SL-1500C turntable is in many ways similar to the SL-1200, but is aimed specifically at audiophiles. So, in particular, it does…
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Author: 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.
Hi-Fi Player vs Smartphone: Top 10 real reasons to switch to a player
How to switch from a smartphone to a Hi-Fi player ? And is this necessary? Does it make sense to let go of your phone for…
Shokz OpenSwim Pro: Headphones for any sport with built-in memory
Shokz , a company known for bone conduction headphones, presented another new product at the CES 2024 event that will appeal to all lovers of an…
SOtM tX-USBx10G: A new product in the USB audio line
Over the past 12 years, SOtM has consistently led the way in high-quality audio solutions, developing products that set the standard in…
Atoll Electronique
Atoll Electronique was founded in 1997 in France by brothers Stéphane & Emmanuel Dubreuil. Throughout their adult lives, music was their family hobby,…
iFi Audio NEO STREAM: Streamer-DAC equipped with Network Streaming Engine
The iFi audio NEO STREAM DAC streamer offers features ranging from UPnP to Apple AirPlay, TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect to Roon…
AUNE M1P: A new version of the long-awaited player
M1P is the 3rd generation of the aune M1 series of portable music players. Thanks to the freescale “” 600M processor and hardware decoding…
Sony NW-ZX707: Player with 25 hours of operation
Sony has announced the NW-ZX707 , a new model in the high-end Walkman ZX series. For comparison, the company also introduced the NW-A306, which is discussed separately. As…
Sony NW-A306: A fashionable 21st-century replacement for the iPod
Sony released a new portable audio player (aka DAP) in the form of the NW-A306 . Consider it a fashionable 21st-century replacement for the…
F.AUDIO FA4: Player with completely new software architecture and hardware platform
F.AUDIO FA4 is the result of two years of tireless research and development, as a result of which a completely new software…
HiBy R6 III: player based on two ES9038Q2M DAC chips
HiBy has announced the R6 III player based on two ES9038Q2M DAC chips. The player is capable of operating in both A and AB modes. 2 OPA1652 chips…
Cayin N7: 1-bit digital Hi-Res audio player
With the N7, Cayin introduces a comprehensive HiRes audio player for mobile music. Discrete DAC, LPF and headphone amplifier circuits and a fully…
FiiO M15S: Updated player with improved DAC chipsets and SoC
FiiO has released an update to its famous player M15S . The FiiO M15S is an update to the classic M15 with improved DAC chipsets and…
The best TWS headphones for picky audiophiles right now
We have selected a few TWS headphones distinguished by high sound quality and a few that can even replace wired models for…
EarFun Wave Pro: Wireless headphones with a power reserve of 80 hours
EarFun has introduced its first-ever wireless surround headphones, Wave Pro , equipped with an active hybrid noise-canceling system. This system is capable of reducing the level…
FiiO KA17: Compact DAC with single-ended (3.5mm) and balanced (4.4mm) outputs
The new FiiO KA17 model provides an output power of up to 650 mW. Using two flagship ESS ES9069Q DACs, THX AAA 78+ amplification and…
Best DAC and streamer: Which to choose?
Digital-to-analog converters and streamers are the fastest growing segment of Hi-Fi and High End technology. Fans of good sound can be pleased…
Master & Dynamic MW09: Kevlar, sapphire crystal and beryllium
The American company Master & Dynamic has released new completely wireless headphones MW09 , distinguished by the use of high-quality materials in their design. The cases…
Audio-Technica
The company's history began in 1962 in Tokyo, when Hideo Matsushita began producing cartridges for vinyl players, and he distributed them to…
AromaJoin unveils Aroma Speaker 60: Speakers that transmit odors
AromaJoin has introduced the Aroma Speaker 60, capable of transmitting odors at a distance of up to two meters. The device was…
iBasso DX260: Hi-Res player built on flagship chips from Cirrus Logic
iBasso has launched the new portable digital player DX260 , the DAC unit of which is built on flagship chips from Cirrus Logic . The applied…
Hidizs MP145: Ultra-large Planar Magnetic HiFi In-ear Monitors
Discover the Hidizs MP145, a groundbreaking innovation that combines immersive sound and customization like never before in an In-ear Monitor (IEM). These…