Audiophile News

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.

  • $4,900 for a DAC With No Extras?! Hegel Thinks You’ll Want One Anyway

    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?

  • iBasso Nunchaku: The Tiny Gadget That Turns Your Phone Into a High-End Tube Amp

    With the iBasso Nunchaku, you can switch between the clean precision of solid-state audio and the warm glow of tube amplification—anytime, anywhere.

  • Shanling M8T: The Portable Music Player That Thinks It’s an Amp!

    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.

  • A New Destination for Hi-Fi Fans: Focal Powered by Naim Opens in Tampa

    Focal Powered by Naim is expanding its high-end audio boutique network with a new location opening in Tampa on February 20, 2025.

  • McIntosh DS2000: The High-End Streaming DAC That Does (Almost) Everything

    If you already have a serious hi-fi system but need a dedicated streaming solution, the McIntosh DS2000 might be the missing piece.

  • HiFi Rose RS151: Is This the Ultimate Audiophile Streamer?

    The HiFi Rose RS151 is here, promising serious audiophiles a feature-loaded streamer with high-resolution audio, a sleek design, and an upgraded interface.

  • Audioengine B1 2025: This Tiny $189 Gadget Revives Your Vintage Hi-Fi with Modern Streaming Magic

    For audiophiles looking to breathe new life into their classic stereo setups, the 2025 Audioengine B1 offers a seamless upgrade.

  • The FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano Is a Tiny Retro Gadget That Looks Like a Walkman — But Does So Much More!

    Inspired by the cassette players of the ‘90s, the FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano delivers modern sound in an ultra-portable, nostalgic package.

  • The Flagship Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For: Bluesound’s NODE ICON Drops Worldwide

    Bluesound’s newest NODE ICON streamer is here, featuring dual-mono DACs and multi-room integration for a seamless listening experience.

  • MQA's New Qrono d2a and dsd Tech Promises Better Sound for Digital Audio

    Digital audio just got an upgrade with MQA Labs’ Qrono d2a and dsd, designed to tackle timing issues and improve DAC performance.

  • iFi GO Link Max: This Tiny Device Makes Your Headphones Sound Five Times Better

    iFi Audio has unveiled the GO Link Max, a compact DAC designed to deliver powerful, balanced audio for listeners on the move.

  • FiiO BTR17: The Pocket-Sized Amp That Packs Desktop Power

    Bringing high-resolution audio to your pocket, the FiiO BTR17 combines Bluetooth, DAC, and amp capabilities into one compact, versatile device.

  • Astell&Kern's A&Ultima SP3000M: The Best High-End Audio Player Money Can Buy?

    The A&Ultima SP3000M promises audiophiles the same high-fidelity experience as its predecessors, but in a smaller and more affordable package.

  • FiiO BTR13: Your Pocket-Sized Audio Upgrade for Just $64

    With its affordable price and versatile features, the FiiO BTR13 is poised to become a go-to device for enhancing audio on the go.

  • Astell & Kern Launches Affordable P1 by Astell & Kern Digital Audio Player

    The new P1 by Astell & Kern promises audiophile-grade sound in a budget-friendly package.

  • HiFi Rose Announces New RS130 Ultimate Network Transport With MoFi

    HiFi Rose and MoFi distribution unveil the RS130 Ultimate Network Transport, promising to set new benchmarks in the digital audio realm.

  • Pro-Ject Audio Reveals New Integrated Amplifiers - Stereo Box S3 BT and MaiA DS3

    These two new integrated amplifiers pack more power and inputs into a tiny footprint.

  • Marantz Model 40n Integrated Amp Epitomizes the Audiophile Lifestyle

    Performance is a commodity, while luxury elevates that performance to the sublime.

  • McIntosh Debuts Two New Amplifier Stands

    Great amps deserve great stands, which is why McIntosh now introduces the AS125 and AS901.

  • McIntosh Unveils MC3500 Mk II Monoblock: Updating the "Woodstock Amplifier"

    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.

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