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.
Ferrum introduces the latest version of its Hypsos power supply. This top-notch power supply combines decoupling and linear power supply technology, offering a hybrid that combines the benefits of both models, namely very low noise and ripple, fast response and high efficiency. In addition to the quality of the power supply, this unit is extremely […] More
The two Mini-i models have the same jacket of approximately 22 x 18 x 5 centimeters (W x D x H) and are essentially identical. They are compact DA converters with extensive streaming functionality. The heart of the Mini-i 4 and Mini-i Pro 4’s DA converter is an ESS Sabre ES9039Q2M DAC chip coupled with […] More
LETSHUOER S08 is equipped with a 4th generation 13mm planar driver developed with the active participation of LETSHUOER. This innovative driver provides improved sound quality and stability compared to previous generations. The production uses a nanoscopic magnetron sputtering process, which deposits a voice coil layer on the diaphragm, improving the overall sound performance. Nanoscopic Magnetron […] More
SOUNDPEATS Capsule3 Pro+ headphones feature a hybrid configuration that combines a MEMS driver and a 12mm dynamic driver. The “Cowell” MEMS driver by xMEMS delivers high frequencies, using the rigidity and lightness of the silicon diaphragm to extend the playback range and minimize distortion. Low frequencies are reproduced by a 12mm bio-cellulose dynamic driver, delivering powerful and […] More
Swedish industrial designer Oscar Olsson recently introduced a new concept for a fully automatic wall-mounted turntable known as the Disco Volante. In his design philosophy, turntables are no longer seen as bulky objects that clutter the living space, but rather as collapsible structures composed of separate components. The Disco Volante is characterized by two key […] More
Roon Labs LLC has released an update for its Roon and Roon ARC suites, with the latest versions being Roon 2.0.37 and Roon ARC 1.0.54. The key feature of these updates is the added support for Apple AirPlay 2. Additionally, the updates include various new features, bug fixes, and code optimizations. Roon Labs LLC places […] More
The NAD C 700 V2 features an improved ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dolby Digital decoding, Dirac Live readiness, and IR remote control More
The Hidizs SD2 is a compact DAC and headphone amplifier featuring a 3.5mm output, driven by the ES9270 chip. The Hidizs SD2 is equipped with the cutting-edge ES9270 audio decoding chip from ESS™ Technology, boasting the patented 32-bit HyperStream®II QUAD DACTM architecture. It supports PCM up to 384kHz/DSD128 and includes a built-in SABER headphone amplifier, […] More
Japanese cartridge builder Dynavector has launched a new MC cartridge called XX-2A. The treatment of the iron used in the XX-2A is special. The iron is not only extremely pure but has also undergone a special treatment called “magnetic annealing”. The XX-2A is expected to be available for delivery in August. Dynavector Cartridge History Dynavector […] More
iFi Audio Launched the Zen Dac 3 and Zen Phono 3 in April. Now, the Zen Can and Zen Blue are receiving updates More
The iBasso DC07 Pro features 4 CS43131 chips from Cirrus Logic, enhancing sound quality with minimal jitter thanks to iBasso’s FPGA technology. With low power consumption and high output power, this DAC and headphone amplifier is compatible with a wide range of headphones. Equipped with a 0.96″ OLED screen and a multi-function rotary control, the […] More
Future Bluesound devices will be Dirac Live ready once a Dirac Live license has been purchased via the Dirac website More
