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.
Cayin HA-6A Mk2 is a pure Class A tube headphone amplifier with separate tube power supply, balanced & unbalanced outputs, KT88 triode/ultralinear modes, and up to 4.5 W per channel for demanding headphones. More
CD and SACD players are far from dead. Discover the best high-end disc players today and learn the real differences between CD and SACD sound. More
SoundPEATS Cove Pro are affordable full-size wireless headphones with hybrid ANC, LDAC, Hi-Res Audio support, and up to 95 hours of battery life in a foldable design. More
Austrian Audio unveils the Arranger, an open-back over-ear headphone with new 44mm DLC drivers, balanced connectivity, replaceable parts, and a natural reference sound, priced just under $1,000. More
NOISE unveils Master Buds 2 at CES 2026, featuring “Sound by Bose” tuning. Launching in late February for $129, the new TWS earbuds promise a major audio upgrade. More
With a 50 mm dynamic driver, open-back acoustics, and controlled V-shaped tuning, the FiiO JT3 targets entry-level audiophiles. More
A deep-dive review of the Moondrop Blessing 3 in-ear headphones, exploring build quality, comfort, source pairing and a balanced, monitor-style sound made for experienced audiophiles. More
Accuphase’s DP-570S proves SACD and CD playback is far from dead, combining a precision transport, reference-grade DAC and modern digital connectivity in one elegant high-end player. More
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has launched two new headphone amplifiers called the Head Box S3 B and Head Box DS3 B. Both units are fully analog and feature a fully balanced circuit and several headphone jacks on the front. The Head Box DS3 B is the more expensive of the two and has a signal circuit […] More
Breggz Zohn-1 are the world’s first IMAX Enhanced wireless in-ear headphones, delivering cinema-grade sound without ANC and with personalized tuning. More
The new EMM Labs PREi is a reference analog preamplifier with fully balanced Class A stages, discrete architecture, MVControl volume, and MXPower PSU. More
The Grado GW100x proves wireless doesn’t mean compromise. Open-back design, redesigned X drivers, aptX Adaptive, and long battery life deliver unmistakable Grado character—without cables. More
