audiophile

noun

au·​dio·​phile ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce audiophile (audio)
: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction

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That model was unlike anything else on the market at the time, with separate amplifier circuits for cleaner separation in each channel, and a vacuum tube preamp stage for analog smoothness and warmth – sort of emulating an audiophile's full system setup. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026 Yet, audiophiles will be even more delighted to learn that the building also now sounds absolutely stellar. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 Roon is many audiophiles’ preferred ecosystem. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 With its 60-year legacy of audio innovation, Technics stands at the forefront of high-fidelity sound, earning global recognition among audiophiles and music lovers as a benchmark for true-to-life playback. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for audiophile

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -phile entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiophile was in 1951

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“Audiophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiophile. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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