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 third iteration of the Bowers & Wilkins soundbar, the Panorama 3, features Dolby Atmos capabilities, a first in the Bowers & Wilkins portfolio. The history of the Panorama series began in 2009, and the name does not come from a consonant term, but from the merger of the cult names of the golden age of […] More
Together with the ultra-compact wireless network amplifier Model M1, the Japanese company Marantz introduced a full-size multi-channel amplifier Model M 4 . The new product, which, if necessary, can be mounted in a standard equipment rack, completely replicates the functionality of the Model M1, while providing eight 100-watt amplification channels (when operating at a load with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms) to […] More
In the “golden age” of vinyl, most turntables were equipped with automatic controls: the tonearm itself extended to the introductory track, lowered the head to the surface of the disc, and at the end of it rose and returned to its original position. Fully automatic turntables were also produced, capable of playing several records one […] More
The brand, part of the Harman group, took advantage of CES 2024 to present new portable products. In particular, they showed the “true wireless” headphones of the Live TWS 3 series, which included a “smart” charging case with a 1.45” touch screen that allows you to control your smartphone. It displays messages, phone call alerts and […] More
BGVP has started selling DMA in-ear hybrid headphones equipped with three different types of emitters . The driver array found in each earphone includes one nickel-plated 9.2mm diaphragm dynamic driver, one Sonion 2300 armature driver , one Knowles RAD armature driver , and a Sonion bone conduction driver. It allows you to give the sound additional volume and pressure on the low frequencies, physically felt by the listener. […] More
iBasso has announced a new player, the DX300MAX Ti. IBasso will release the DX320 MAX TI in a limited edition of just 888 units worldwide! This brand new version showcases a different look, compact in design, yet exuding strength and elegance thanks to numerous manufacturing details. Otherwise, the DX320 MAX TI shares the superior internal architecture of the standard […] More
There are not many preamplifiers in the Vincent portfolio, because the models they produced turned out to be quite popular and in demand for a long time and did not require serious modifications. According to the engineers, the SA-31 model has existed since 1996 and was produced until recently “not at all for sentimental reasons, […] More
Rotel introduces the RAP-1580MKII multi-channel integrated amplifier processor, which supports advanced surround audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The processor is standard width, 8 inches (20 cm) high and equipped with a 7-inch screen. The RAP-1580MKII processor/multi-channel surround amplifier features seven channels of Class AB amplification, a large Rotel proprietary toroidal transformer, and high-efficiency hole-plate […] More
The Pioneer N-70AE player replaced the Pioneer N-70A model at the top of the hierarchy of network audio sources from the famous Japanese brand. How deep are the changes made? To use automotive terminology, is this a restyling or a truly new generation of player? Externally, there are practically no changes to be found. Let’s try to discover them […] More
FX -Audio has introduced the DS07 balanced DAC – a compact, high-performance device with an original appearance. FX-Audio’s DS07 DAC is made from a full set of audiophile components: ES9068AS DAC chip, XMOS XU-216 USB interface, Bluetooth 5.1 QCC5125 receiver chip and at least 5 OPA1612 op-amps. Thanks to these components, the FX-Audio DAC has excellent measurement characteristics. It also features extensive […] More
Music Master T1000 is a new planar headphone with handcrafted design. They have a large 98mm planar aperture. These are high-quality powerful headphones capable of operating at a power of up to cosmic 5W! The manufacturer warns that before use, you need to reduce the power on the amplifier. Nothing will happen with headphones, but maybe with ears. Characteristics and […] More
Honor has announced the Choice X3 fully wireless submersible earphones, which provide long battery life and high quality sound without extraneous noise. Image Source: Honor The insert modules received a design with a rather long “leg”. 12 mm emitters are used. Qualcomm aptX technology is supported, which is responsible for CD-quality sound when streaming music wirelessly (lossless […] More
