Audirvāna
About Audirvāna
Founded in 2011 in Paris, France by Damien Plisson, Audirvāna emerged from a passion project born out of disappointment with existing digital music playback solutions. Plisson, a highly talented developer trained at École Centrale Paris and UCLA (Master of Science in Computer Science), created the first version for macOS to bypass Mac's default audio parameters and provide straight-to-DAC access. The inspiration came from a 56-CD boxed set by pianist Aldo Cicciolini - after ripping the discs, Plisson found existing 'audiophile' playback solutions technically questionable with poor listening quality. His demonstrator software, shared online, was downloaded over 60,000 times with extremely positive feedback, leading to commercial release in 2011. Initially macOS-only to improve iTunes' sonic performance, Audirvāna has evolved into the reference solution for professionals and enthusiasts expecting uncompromised digital music playback. The current platform (Studio and Origin versions) was released in 2021, updated in 2022 with radios, podcasts, Chromecast audio, and more features. With their 'Plāys with Audirvāna' certification program launched in 2023 and Linux version in 2024, this fully independent software company continues pushing boundaries in high-quality digital audio reproduction.
Metronome DSAS: A Cutting-Edge Audio Server with Audirvāna Studio Integration
Métronome Technologie, collaborating with Audirvāna, launched the DSAS audio server at the 2025 High End Show in Munich.
The DSAS features a 2TB SSD (expandable to 4TB) and supports additional external USB drives for storage.
Integrated with Audirvāna Studio software, it includes a 3-year license and a lifetime license for Audirvāna Origin.
Métronome Technologie Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Sharing Audio Server (DSAS) at High End Show 2025
Métronome's DSAS debuts as an all-in-one solution combining robust hardware and Audirvāna software.
Features up to 4TB storage, high-res audio support, and advanced upsampling to DSD1024.
Integrated support for major streaming services, internet radio, and detailed metadata retrieval.
Reviewing EISA Winners 2025-2026: FiiO K17 Headphone Amplifier, JBL Flip 7 Speaker, Audirvāna Studio
The FiiO K17 headphone amplifier, lauded as the EISA HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER 2025-2026, features a retro aluminum design, advanced Class A/B amplification, and dual high-performance DAC chips for exceptional audio fidelity.
JBL Flip 7 portable speaker, awarded EISA PORTABLE LOUDSPEAKER 2025-2026, offers IP68 water and dust resistance, AI Sound Boost technology, and 16-hour battery life for versatile outdoor use.
Audirvāna Studio, recognized as EISA MUSIC PLAYBACK SOFTWARE 2025-2026, integrates local libraries and streaming services with advanced upsampling and signal processing for premium audio playback.