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Marco Sebastiano Alessi

Marco Sebastiano Alessi, author and contributor at Higher Hz

Marco is a seasoned audiophile, producer, audio engineer, and senior writer at Higher Hz, where he covers hi-fi, home theater, and live sound.

Born into a creative family, Marco was immersed in music since he was born, but his desire to play an instrument didn't arise until he was 14, when he started playing the drums.

In his late teenage years, Marco discovered the world of DAWs, recording his first ambient/electronic tracks and publishing albums under various monikers and netlabels.

His studies and music career led him to London, where he graduated in Music Business at the London School of Sound and continued recording music and touring with several bands.

After graduating, Marco started his label Naviar Records, which he uses to release music from like-minded artists and friends.

Naviar hosts regular events in Europe, the UK and Australia, has a weekly radio show on Resonance Extra and has been praised by iconic music magazines such as Electronic Sound, Sound of Life, Cyclic Defrost, and more.

Currently, Marco plays the drums in the psychedelic rock band Aktopasa and continues to broaden the scope of his label.

His passion for music led him to acquire a taste for high-quality audio, so he spends a lot of time writing about and reviewing audio gear he believes people should know about.

The 7 best phono cartridges to upgrade your record player

Replacing a phono cartridge is the quickest, least invasive, and (often) cheapest way to upgrade your sound system.

So before you replace your turntable, speakers, or preamp, check out our list of the best phono cartridges that can revolutionize your listening experience.

Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridge: Which one is better?

A turntable cartridge is the part of your hi-fi system that reads the grooves of your record, serving as the connection between your music and sound system.

In this article, I’ll discuss the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges to help you decide which one is best for your budget and needs.

Top 5 best Spotify equalizer settings, preset and custom

If you’re not happy with the way your music sounds on Spotify, the platform’s EQ settings offer a quick fix to fine-tune your sound, without spending a dime on headphones or other listening gear.

Let’s take a look at the best EQ settings offered by Spotify, and identify how you can find the one that can take your listening experience to the next level.

The 12 best music producers of all time across all genres

The role of a music producer has always been quite fluid. Working behind the scenes, shaping and transforming songs so that they’d be successful but also in line with the artist’s vision: a producer is a master in balancing creativity and business, always remembering that the audience, of today and tomorrow, will be the ultimate judge of their work.