1. a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction and has a keen interest in audio equipment

Examples

• As an audiophile, she invested thousands of dollars in premium speakers and amplifiers.
• The audiophile could immediately detect the difference between compressed and lossless audio files.
• He spent hours researching the best headphones for his audiophile setup.
• The store specializes in high-end equipment for serious audiophiles.
• Many audiophiles prefer vinyl records for their warm, analog sound.
• The audiophile community often debates the merits of different cable types.