Three of Esoteric’s Super Audio CD/LP titles have been honored with the award. Audiophilia is an online magazine for high-end audio enthusiasts that is renowned for its meticulous and honest reviews of music recordings and playback equipment. The magazine is particularly renowned for its criticism, which emphasizes recording quality and performance content. The “Recordings of the Year” project is positioned as authoritative, selecting the most outstanding recordings and works of the year. Since it includes not only new releases, but also high-quality reissues and excellent recordings reviewed that year, it is a crucial reference point for audiophiles worldwide.