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.
I have been acquainted with the Audio-Technica brand for quite some time now. I have always been intrigued by their headphones, and for almost a decade, I have been using the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones, without the X prefix, which are still functioning flawlessly. Despite being discontinued long ago, they continue to excel in their primary […] More
Final has recently unveiled their latest creation, the D7000. This over-ear model proudly joins the esteemed D series as its fourth member. While it upholds the same principles and values as its predecessors, the D7000 also embraces the ever-evolving demands of the modern era, as emphasized by its designers. One of the standout features of […] More
Musical Fidelity has introduced the high-end network music system M8 Encore 500. The flagship of the Encore line turned out to be as functional as possible, combining a network player, music server, CD player, headphone amplifier, pre-amplifier and power amplifier. It can become the only component of a High End system; you just need to […] More
Vinnie Rossi unveiled the second generation of the Brama line of professional audio devices . It included an integrated amplifier, a pre-amplifier and a monoblock power amplifier. Each unit’s chassis is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum to ensure low resonance and maximum heat dissipation. New power supply designs provide lower noise, improved transient response, higher output […] More
The Naim Uniti Star all-in-one system is not only self-contained from a design point of view, but with support for multiple network protocols, it allows its owner to immerse themselves in an endless world of music with almost instant access to any work. The Naim Uniti Star network player plays audio files from local libraries, […] More
The Naim NAC 282 preamplifier takes performance and musical sound to the next level. Thousands of hours spent listening and testing new circuits and topologies ensure a harmonious marriage of music and technology. The Naim NAC 282 features a microprocessor that controls all aspects of the amplifier. Optical protection circuits continuously monitor power supply and […] More
Today, HD audio is becoming even more accessible, and Pioneer knows it; That’s why the Pioneer N-50AE supports a wide variety of formats, including DSD. Regardless of how the music is encoded, you will hear it as it was recorded. The Pioneer N-50AE is capable of connecting to external hard drives and network storage devices, […] More
The Cambridge Audio AXC35 CD player is part of the company’s entry-level AX range, but shares many of the design features of more expensive models. The Cambridge Audio AXC35 has a robust metal casing with an aluminum front panel, in the center of which is the disc tray. Below it there is a luminescent display […] More
Skyanalog has developed a new suspension system for MC elements. All MC elements from Skyanalog, except the entry-level model, are equipped with the Yan suspension system. The suspension system plays a crucial role in MC elements, as it relies on the interplay between the spring and rubber ring to securely hold the cantilever in place. […] More
The new Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono is a very special turntable from Pro-Ject Audio Systems , as it is a solution that can rightly be described as a complete package. A new addition to the Pro-Ject T Line When Pro-Ject Audio Systems initially introduced the Pro-Ject T Line in 2019, their main objective was to […] More
The Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK headphones are hybrid in-ear headphones that combine 2 dynamic drivers, 2 armature drivers and 2 planar drivers. Equipped with traditional analog and USB-C DSP cable. These headphones are a continuation of the Blessing series, which was the first to use 3D printing to create precise acoustic filters, solving the acoustic […] More
Audia Flight has unveiled the FLS20 SACD player, which boasts a dedicated top-loading slot for discs and utilizes a differential mode converter with two 32-bit Saber ES9038Pro DAC chips per channel, synchronized by a high-precision Crystek CCHD-950 ultra-low noise clock. The FLS20 is equipped with ten low-noise voltage stabilizers to ensure precise power delivery to […] More
