audiophile

An audiophile is a person enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction.
Audiophile values may be applied at all stages of music reproduction: the initial audio recording, the production process, and the playback, which is usually in a home setting.
A key goal of audiophiles is to capture the experience of a live musical performance in a room with good acoustics, and reproduce it at home. It is widely agreed that this is very difficult and that even the best-regarded recording and playback systems rarely, if ever, achieve it.
The term High-end audio refers to playback equipment used by audiophiles, which may be bought at specialist shops and websites. High-end components include turntables, digital-to-analog converters, equalization devices, preamplifiers and amplifiers (both solid-state and vacuum tube), horn and electrostatic speakers, power conditioners, subwoofers, headphones, and acoustic room treatment.

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    Which 11-ch amp?

    I've got a bit of upgrade-itis, and want to simplfy and create a bit of space where all my kit is, as its very cramped and massive pain to get to. So, currently I have an AVM60 processor, connected to a Nakamichi AVP1 for the 7-ch base layer, and then 2x Crown XLS-1002 for the 2 pairs of Atmos...
  2. Ian Collen

    NEWS: Audio-Technica launches ATH-AWKG wooden headphones & comments

    With a stylish Kurogaki housing crafted from 100-year-old trees, the new headset adds some high-end style to the high-fidelity design. Read the news.
  3. W

    Naim SN3, Atoll IN300 or Hegel H190 - Where's Your Money

    Interested if anyone's compared any of the Naim Supernait 3, Atoll IN300 or Hegel H190 and if so what their thoughts and comparisons were. A British Audiophile does a review of the Atoll and speaks very highly of it but says he still prefers the Hegel as it's more detailed, I'm not convinced...
  4. K

    Best stand mount under £5k - sealed or front-port only

    What are people's opinions for the best stand mount under £5k? Caveat is sealed box or front firing only. Thanks
  5. Leds

    First audiophile setup

    I am looking to start my journey into the audiophile AV system world and it is overwhelming. My main uses would be 4k Dolby atmos content but will also use it for music and series X, probably in that order of importance. I have decided to start with a 3.1 setup, but can’t rule out going...
  6. A

    My Kef R3 Metas sound better now than in the showroom ?!

    I auditioned a pair of KEF R3 Metas in a showroom and they sounded a bit brash and bright. The showroom used £30,000 NAIM pre-amps/amps and a Pro-ject Pro turntable with a souped-up Ortofon Red on it. Despite that, I went with the speakers as I felt I could hear their inherent capabilities...
  7. Fade In

    Question Next step up from beyer DT 770 Pros?

    I recently bought my first ever set of wired headphones - beyer dynamics DT 770 Pros (80ohm). Having come from purely wireless headphones, I was blown away listening to lossless audio on the 770s. I used to dismiss the audiophile view of "wired is better", but I'm a true convert, I'll never go...
  8. A

    Query about Bowlers & Wilkins speakers.

    Good afternoon, I am planning between Q1)...a Bookshelf vs Floorstanding speakers so could you kindly which audience are these type of speakers targets towards to? I mean who should select Bookshelf & who should Floorstanding speakers? Q2. I am going to audition Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2, 606 S2...
  9. S

    Two Driver Subwoofers

    There are a lot of two driver subwoofers out there and are quite popular with many enthusiasts and audiophiles and I'm quite interested how other subwoofer owners think about them and how they sound. My experience is they can pressurize a room quite well usually better than single driver...
  10. ajsawyer

    Best speakers you’ve ever heard?

    I was really curious about this but couldn’t find any discussion covering it. What are the best speakers you’ve ever heard in your life so far and why were they so good? What did you listen to?
  11. Picando

    KEF R Meta which ones?

    For 5.x.4 setup 8x5 meters room. Should I go all R3 with dual subs or all R5 or combo of R11&R3 or something else? Center would be the R6. Is it really so that even the newest highest grade Denon HT receivers are not able to drive this size of speakers?
  12. A

    Why do people spend thousands on a turntable

    I'm just wondering why people can spend many thousands on a turntable? I have a Denon DP450USB which was given to me as a present by my wife. As an engineer, it does what I want. i.e.: It turns the platter at a pretty consistent 33.3/45 RPM It lets me accurately set vertical tracking force...
  13. Bass lover

    NAD C399 AS PART OF A SURROUND SET UP

    Hi everyone, I currently own a Pioneer Sc lx 59 receiver. I'm happy with the movie performance but I'd like to upgrade the front channels amplification. Im considering the NAD c399 but I wonder how easy it is to incorporate it in my system. I know some audiophiles would scoff at this but I do...
  14. A

    How good is Denafrips Pontus/Venus with Marantz AV 7706 for music listening?

    I am an audiophile, have an 11 channel Marantz 7706 pre-pro and Yamaha Avantage 11 channel amp in my dedicated music/movie room. Beside watching movie, I also use these for 2 channel music listening with Buchardt S400 MKII speakers. Sounds great - fairly clean, very spacious and warm. But the...
  15. W

    Atmos for the non audiophile

    For those of us that are non audiophiles (or may be just me!) Is Atmos worth the investment? I have a 5.1 system and I can decern the front, rear and centre speakers, however I am wondering if I will be able to decern Atmos and what is the minmum I can do without spending a fortune and then is...
  16. Maxson

    Avoid getting scammed by 'Audiophile' network equipment - AQVOX Switch

    This is worth watching even if you already know something about networking and particularly if you don't. I found it interesting even though I wouldn't buy that stuff anyway. Companies like this need to be boycotted, name and shamed etc.!
  17. Mr X

    CanJam London 2022 - July 30/31

    Been a few years since I last attending and looking forward to going again this year. Anyone else planning on attending? https://canjamglobal.com/shows/london2022/
  18. T

    DIY Turntable considerations and questions

    I have recently started creating a turntable from the ground up I will be creating a blog with an extensive writeup of exactly what I did and more Importantly - why. Things purchased: Tonearm/Cartridge Cables Protractor Platter Mat Motor / motor driver / motor belt Isolation feet Things I...
  19. sha66y

    Audiophile or audio enthusiast?

    is there a difference?
  20. audiophilicist

    Positioning amp and dac on desk

    Hi, I have recently updated my sound system for my desktop HIFI speakers current configuration: Speakers: B&W 601 S2 Amp: Naim Nait 5 DAC: M-DAC+ I don't have the largest room, give or take 3mX3m so i need to be careful about placement. For 90% of usage i will be sitting in my desk chair so...
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