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.

  • DAP or DAC? The Astell&Kern PS10 Is Trying to Be Both

    Astell&Kern’s PS10 launches with a fresh design, dual amplifiers, and a docking cradle that turns it into a full-blown music streamer.

  • Bluetooth, 18-Hour Battery, 5,700mW Output – Is iFi’s Valkyrie the King of DACs?

    With a quad-DAC setup, lossless Bluetooth, and enough power to drive even the most demanding headphones, iFi’s iDSD Valkyrie is making a bold play for the portable audio crown.

  • Atonemo Streamplayer: The $99 Fix for Your Outdated Speakers!

    The Atonemo Streamplayer is a pocket-sized streaming device designed to bring wireless audio to virtually any speaker or sound system, no matter its age.

  • The xDuoo X5: A $209 Music Player That Puts Your Streaming Service to Shame?

    With its dual DAC setup, balanced output, and support for high-resolution audio, the xDuoo X5 is aiming to be the go-to music player for serious listeners on the go.

  • $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.

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