Airist Audio

About Airist Audio

Airist Audio is a hi-fi audio brand founded by a team of engineers and entrepreneurs from Harvard, Columbia, and MIT. The company is best known for products like the Heron 5 headphone amplifier and the Massdrop x Airist Audio R-2R DAC, a discrete resistor ladder digital-to-analog converter notable for delivering the classic R-2R sound signature—rich, warm, and natural—at an accessible price point. Airist Audio focuses on designing audiophile-grade components that combine innovative engineering with strong value, aiming to bring high-end sound to a wider audience.