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.
Japanese audio brand Esoteric has announced that it will unveil its first phono amplifier in the Grandioso product line at the upcoming Tokyo International Audio Show 2024, which will take place over three days from July 26. The Grandioso E1 consists of two cabinets and the signal circuits are fully balanced. Delivery will begin in […] More
Japan’s Audio-Technica today unveiled the ATH-CKS30TW+ true wireless in-ear headphones. The press release boasts “isolating active noise cancellation and a head-spinning bass that you’d never expect from such compact earbuds.” The new ATH-CKS30TW+ will retail for just under $100. Audio-Technica ATHCKS30TW+ Audio-Technica’s latest earbuds claim to be the culmination of a 15-year quest for super-deep […] More
Gold Note has launched a compact integrated amplifier with analogue and digital inputs that also features full streaming functionality. The new IS-10 comes in three different colours and also features a headphone jack. Gold Note IS-10 The IS-10 is the new all-in-one from the Italian Gold Note . The IS-10 is a compact but powerful integrated stereo […] More
Metronome Technologie, a French company, unveiled the Metronome AQWO 2+ dual-block SACD/CD player at the High End Show 2024 in Munich. The high-end product is now available for purchase in Europe, revealing the recommended retail prices. The new device is priced at $26,800, with an additional $2,190 for the optional tube output stage. Métronome AQWO […] More
The Onix Mystic XP1 has been designed to follow you everywhere and adapt to any situation More
The MMX 300 Pro comes with cutting-edge driver technology, a top-notch condenser microphone, and, as per the creators, the comfort level when wearing it has been enhanced. More
SMSL has launched a cost-effective DAC PS200 featuring the ES9039Q2M chip, with only stereo RCA outputs. More
Noble Audio is a company based in California that specializes in high-quality in-ear monitor headphones. The products are developed under the guidance of Dr. John Molton. Due to its reputation and high performance quality, Noble Audio has gained popularity not only among professionals but also among audio enthusiasts. The company has successfully entered the market […] More
FiiO has recently unveiled the FiiO K11 R2R desktop DAC/headphone amplifier, which is an upgraded version of the previous K11 model. The new product features a four-channel fully differential 24-bit R2R resistive matrix that has been specifically developed for the K11 R2R DAC. With 48 ultra-thin film resistors used for each of the four channels, […] More
Cambridge Audio has launched its first wireless over-ear headphones, called the Melomania P100. The use of class AB amplifiers and a playing time of no less than 100 hours, provided noise cancelling is switched off, are striking. The user can replace the batteries and ear cushions themselves, which probably extends the lifespan considerably. Cambridge Audio […] More
Musical Fidelity has introduced a whole series of BPC power filters , consisting of the BPC3, BPC5, BPC10 and BPC16 models . The numbers in the name of the device indicate the maximum current in amperes that can pass through the filter. All four are equipped with large toroidal transformers and, of course, other components that clean the power supply […] More
Denafrips Enyo 15TH is a R2R digital-to-analog converter that supports high-resolution audio streams up to PCM 24bit 1536kHz and DSD1024. R2R technology allows Enyo to provide natural, authentic and musical sound reproduction. To achieve a high-performance R2R DAC, the Denafrips Enyo 15TH uses a network of ultra-precise resistors. Each resistor is carefully measured and selected by […] More
