New generation of solar-powered headphones from Urbanista
Swedish brand Urbanista has announced it will show off the second generation of its solar-charging headphones and ear monitors at CES 2024,…
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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.
GUSTARD H26: Balanced class A headphone amplifier
GUSTARD has started selling a new model of the H26 desktop headphone amplifier , made using a fully symmetrical circuit. Eight pairs of selected transistors operate…
The 50 Best Vintage CD Players ever made
Five years ago, it seemed that the CD format would irrevocably sink into oblivion – in terms of sound quality, vinyl overtook…
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000: Dynamic headphones with a closed design
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 are dynamic headphones with a closed design, and the casings of their drivers are made of ebony wood. This provides the…
Sony MDR-Z7M2: Closed-back reference-class headphones
Sony MDR-Z7M2 are closed-back, reference-class headphones that use proprietary advanced technologies and are part of the audiophile Hi-Fi line, and are intended…
Focal Elegia: Closed-back on-ear headphones for audiophiles
Focal Elegia is the first audiophile closed-back on-ear headphones from Focal. The new product, according to the developers, is distinguished by a comfortable…
T+A HA 200: High-end device with an interesting set of functions
The T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a high-end device and has an interesting set of functions. The device is made in a…
Stax SRM-T8000: Amplifier designed to work with Pro Type headphones
The Stax SRM-T8000 amplifier is designed to work with Pro Type headphones (a term that determines the specific polarizing voltage used). This is…
Vincent KHV-1: Hybrid (Taraistor-tube) headphone amplifier
Vincent KHV-1 is a hybrid (Taraistor-tube) headphone amplifier with a 6.3 mm mini jack connector on the front panel. The design of the…
Nagra Reference MC: Phono cartridge for Nagra 70th Anniversary Reference
Swiss audio company Nagra has released its first phono cartridge – the Nagra Reference MC model for the Nagra 70th Anniversary Reference…
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FiiO JT1: Delivers on all points
It seems like just yesterday that FiiO introduced its first full-size headphones, the FiiO FT3, around six months ago. Yet today, the…
ACMEE Magic Sound V: Portable DAC with Bluetooth
The new ACMEE Magic Sound V portable digital to analog converter and headphone amplifier is capable of decoding 32-bit/384 kHz PCM signals and native DSD256 streams . The…
Chord Electronics
In 1989, engineer John Franks founded the company Chord Electronic in England. John previously specialized in the development of switching power supplies…
Which Hi-Res and Hi-Fi Streaming Service to choose in 2024?
Music streaming has finally defeated other formats, occupying as much as 67% of the market (as we wrote) and surpassing even performers’…
Pioneer PD-50AE: SACD player that supports a wide range of media and formats
The Pioneer PD-50AE SACD player supports a wide range of media and formats, including MQA. Pioneer's extensive experience in manufacturing optical disc devices…
LETSHUOER S15: New generation of its in-ear planar headphones
LETSHUOER has released a new generation of its in-ear planar headphones S15 . They feature a proprietary isodynamic driver measuring 14.8 mm with a double acoustic chamber. In addition,…
Magnat MC400: Stereo receiver with Network / CD / DAB / FM
Magnat MC400 is a fully equipped Internet CD receiver: FM, DAB+, CD, Phono MM, HDMI, Bluetooth, streaming services, multiroom. Network capabilities are…
HiBy R8 II: flagship Hi-Res player with Class A amplification
The HiBy company has begun accepting pre-orders for the top-end digital player R8 II , which features many interesting technical solutions. The player's chassis is made…
Norma Audio A-DAC: Original DAC from Italy
Italian company Norma Audio has announced the development of a new discrete digital-to-analog converter, A-DAC , which will be used in the company's digital sources. The…
FiiO R9: Android-based streaming DAC and headphone amplifier
After months of showing off at headphone shows, FiiO this week officially announced the R9 Android-based streaming DAC and headphone amplifier. The R9 takes the R7's vertical form…
OpenAudio OA111: Hybrid in-ear headphones unveiled
The new OpenAudio OA111 in-ear headphones have a hybrid acoustic part that combines dynamic and reinforcement drivers. The low-frequency range is entrusted to a…
Taiko Audio Extreme Switch: $5000 network switch
Taiko Audio continues to add infrastructure to its reference server and streamer – next up is the Taiko Audio Extreme Switch network switch model…
SMSL SU-X: Digital-to-analog converter with preamplifier function
SMSL has released a new desktop digital-to-analog converter with preamplifier function, SU -X . The DAC section of the model is built on a dual ES9039MSPRO chip from ESS…
OpenAudio OA112 Danmachi Edition: Hybrid headphones with reinforcement and dynamic drivers
OpenAudio has opened pre-orders for OA112 Danmachi Edition in -ear headphones , built on a hybrid principle. Each earphone has two types of emitters. The low-frequency range…