Stamp collectors are sissies and audiophiles are real men. Men who live alone in their mother's basement until age 45, but they are still cooler than stamp collectors. The love of audio, audiophilia and the art of music reproduction is both a luxury and a passion that is expensive and complicated. News of advancements in the world of audiophila is key to success to achieving the end game of audio perfection. Read news, reviews and insights on the topic of audiophilia on this HomeTheaterReview.com resource page.
The Hegel D50 DAC is designed to do one thing—convert digital signals to analog with extreme precision—so does it deliver, or is it too focused for its own good?
With the iBasso Nunchaku, you can switch between the clean precision of solid-state audio and the warm glow of tube amplification—anytime, anywhere.
What happens when you mix old-school vacuum tubes with modern digital audio? Shanling’s new $1,499 M8T music player is here to find out.
Focal Powered by Naim is expanding its high-end audio boutique network with a new location opening in Tampa on February 20, 2025.
If you already have a serious hi-fi system but need a dedicated streaming solution, the McIntosh DS2000 might be the missing piece.
The HiFi Rose RS151 is here, promising serious audiophiles a feature-loaded streamer with high-resolution audio, a sleek design, and an upgraded interface.
For audiophiles looking to breathe new life into their classic stereo setups, the 2025 Audioengine B1 offers a seamless upgrade.
Inspired by the cassette players of the ‘90s, the FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano delivers modern sound in an ultra-portable, nostalgic package.
Bluesound’s newest NODE ICON streamer is here, featuring dual-mono DACs and multi-room integration for a seamless listening experience.
Digital audio just got an upgrade with MQA Labs’ Qrono d2a and dsd, designed to tackle timing issues and improve DAC performance.
iFi Audio has unveiled the GO Link Max, a compact DAC designed to deliver powerful, balanced audio for listeners on the move.
Bringing high-resolution audio to your pocket, the FiiO BTR17 combines Bluetooth, DAC, and amp capabilities into one compact, versatile device.
The A&Ultima SP3000M promises audiophiles the same high-fidelity experience as its predecessors, but in a smaller and more affordable package.
With its affordable price and versatile features, the FiiO BTR13 is poised to become a go-to device for enhancing audio on the go.
The new P1 by Astell & Kern promises audiophile-grade sound in a budget-friendly package.
HiFi Rose and MoFi distribution unveil the RS130 Ultimate Network Transport, promising to set new benchmarks in the digital audio realm.
These two new integrated amplifiers pack more power and inputs into a tiny footprint.
Performance is a commodity, while luxury elevates that performance to the sublime.
Great amps deserve great stands, which is why McIntosh now introduces the AS125 and AS901.
This Mk II version of the iconic MC3500—the 350-watt monoblock amp model that powered Woodstock—is a fully updated take on a definitive classic tube design.