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.
The renowned British AV cable expert, which was established in 1985, is set to showcase its exclusive technologies and highlight the advantages of its meticulously crafted cables made in England. Located near the historic Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, Chord Company’s Export Sales Manager, Patrick Mitchell, will conduct informative demonstrations throughout the weekend. These demonstrations will […] More
With a plethora of preamplifiers available right now, our editorial rating becomes even more intriguing as it addresses the question. “What is the best preamplifier currently available right now?” 8. Schiit Kara The Schiit Kara presents a complete balanced design featuring the exclusive Nexus topology, a relay volume control with 128 steps, and an integrated […] More
TRN Azure Dragon is a new planar headphones with a 14.6 mm driver diaphragm and a stunning design. TRN’s flagship second-generation planar diaphragm Azure Dragon features a 14.6mm nano diaphragm with superior full-frequency response and more uniform diaphragm vibration under force, with less breakdown vibration and distortion. The vibration part is processed with an accuracy of […] More
iFi Audio has announced the Go Bar Kensei, a compact DA converter and headphone amplifier with two outputs that fits in a jacket pocket or handbag. The Go Bar Kensei is the first to have the K2HD technology on board. iFi Audio’s original Go Bar launched in May 2022. As the name suggests, the Go Bar Kensei has been […] More
The Rotel RCX-1500 CD Receiver is a versatile Hi-Fi device that marks Rotel’s approach to audio technology. Unlike most other popular all-in-one models, Rotel created this device without making compromises. The Rotel RCX-1500 receiver uses a 24-bit/192 kHz Wolfson digital-to-analog converter with a highly stable clock generator and jitter reduction circuitry. The Rotel RCX-1500 output amplifiers […] More
The Leema Antila IIs Eco CD player has a very soft sound with a full-bodied tonal palette that is rarely seen in the digital world. At the same time, softness and smoothness do not reduce the drive and intensity of the sound. The company is better than others at striking a balance between maximum resolution and pleasant […] More
The Music Hall MMF 7.3 turntable features a dual-chassis design that further reduces vibration to the platter and tonearm. The platforms are separated by synthetic rubber inserts. The AC motor, as well as all electrical wiring elements, are mounted on the lower chassis, which eliminates their influence on elements installed on the upper platform. The device is […] More
Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company, better known to high-quality audio enthusiasts as TEAC, announces the release of a new, more affordable USB DAC. The model is called Teac UD-301-X and it is developed based on the current, more high-end model UD-501. The new basic design is similar to the older model, including a balanced two-channel input, two Burr-Brown PCM1795 […] More
The Musical Fidelity M3SCD player is the latest in Musical Fidelity’s line of high-tech digital solutions. In 1987, Musical Fidelity became the first company to release a digital-to-analog converter. Since then, Musical Fidelity has remained at the forefront of technological advancements. Unique filters, unique performance Only with the use of advanced technologies is it possible to create truly […] More
The Quad Artera Solus Play amplifier is equipped with DTS Play-Fi wireless multiroom technology with the ability to stream audio (ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AACHE, AAC +, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256) from various sources, including NAS or mobile gadgets. Quad Artera Solus Play is ready to interact with network streaming services such as Spotify, […] More
A striking example of the symbiosis of the latest technological solutions and the classic approach in both circuitry and design is the Yamaha R-N803 stereo receiver. By combining in one package an integrated amplifier using discrete elements, an FM tuner and a multimedia network player that supports the proprietary MusicCast technology for building multi-room systems, Yamaha […] More
The Accuphase C 3850 represents the pinnacle of Accuphase’s 45 years of experience. The Accuphase C 3850 is an ultimate quality preamplifier that features a patented analog balanced volume control – AAVA. The AAVA processor changes the signal level in steps depending on the position of the volume control. The latest AAVA volume control ensures incredibly smooth sound […] More
