Fidelia
A Mac audiophile music player from Audiofile Engineering for listeners who keep owned files on disk and want explicit control over the path from library to DAC, rather than algorithmic streaming recommendations.
Typical Mac workflow
You import or sync a local library of FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, DSD, APE, and other supported formats, then browse albums on a cover-art wall or detailed list that shows format, sample rate, and bit depth. Playback can run bit-perfect with exclusive output that bypasses the macOS mixer, or through built-in mastering-style DSP such as HeadSpace headphone crossfeed, reference sample-rate conversion, and psychoacoustic dither before audio reaches your interface.
Three Audio Unit effect slots let you load EQ, reverb, metering, or other AU plugins in the listening chain; plugins run out-of-process so a crashing effect does not take down playback, according to the developer. Batch artwork lookup, Music.app library sync, gapless playback, format conversion, multi-channel routing, and customizable keyboard shortcuts target large ripped collections. The free Fidelia Remote app on iPhone or iPad controls transport and volume over the local network.
Licensing and version 2.7.1
Fidelia is free to download on the Mac App Store with a 14-day full trial, then a one-time unlock (about $69.99 at list; earlier intro pricing has been lower). No subscription is required. It requires macOS 14.0 or later on Apple silicon or Intel Macs. Version 2.7.1 is a Mac App Store build in the Fidelia 2.x line; Audiofile Engineering does not publish isolated release notes for that exact build, so patch-level changes are documented only in later App Store update summaries.
