Future Audiophile

Reading Time: 9 minutesWattson Audio is a relative newcomer to the high-end audio world that you likely haven’t heard of. However, like many recent quasi-start-ups, they have a long history of working with established ultra-high-end brands. The Wattson mission statement is to bring components that offer high-end performance at attainable prices. Many have tried this, and some actually Read More »

Reading Time: 7 minutesIn recent years the folks at Orchard Audio have grown a reputation for providing Class-D GaN amplifiers (learn more here) with value that far exceed their price, so when I had the opportunity to review a headphone amplifier that they have brought to market, I was excited to check it out. To my surprise, the headphone amplifier is Read More »

Reading Time: 8 minutesHalo brands, which were once relatively rare, have become more and more common. Mercedes-Benz, which is already an ultra-premium brand, has Maybach, which takes performance, luxury and exclusivity to an even higher level. Toyota, which is known for reliability and practicality, has Lexus, which offers upscale sedans, convertibles and sport utilities to attract more affluent buyers. Appliance manufacturer General Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn February 11, 2026, FutureAudiophile.com and a select group of its most generous partners are scheduled to donate a studio-quality audiophile system to the Shelemay Audiolab at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Under the leadership of John Pax, PhD., the students at Harvard have been learning about the emotional power of listening to music via a high-resolution Read More »

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Metronome DST Compact Disc transport is a product that is a bit of an anomaly in a world where so much of today’s audiophile content is consumed by streaming services. Why build something to play antiquated Compact Discs, you ask? The simple answer is lots of audiophiles have massive CD collections that they still Read More »

Reading Time: 10 minutesTo say I can’t believe that it has been three years since we started FutureAudiophile.com might be a little bit clichéd, but is completely truthful. 2025 has been an absolutely brutal year, with the Palisades Fire that destroyed our home. 10 months later, we are still waiting for the money needed to restore our home to January Read More »