AudioSage — free audiophile app, looking for beta testers (Android)

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Hi everyone,

I am a long time member here and have interacted with some of you over time. As a dedicated Audiophile I am always looking for ways to improve my knowledge and stay up to date on the news.

I built a free Android app for the North American hi-fi community — upcoming show listings, industry news aggregator, and show report links all in one place. Working on getting it through Google’s mandatory beta requirement (need 12 testers). Android users — would appreciate 2 minutes of your time.

I have created a google groups list. You join the list and the first message tells you how to access without giving out your email.

https://groups.google.com/g/audiosage-beta

I really need testers, if you can signup you don’t have to install if you don’t have the time.

What it does:

  • AI assistant (Gemini-powered) trained to answer hi-fi questions — headphones, cartridge matching, phono stage gain, speaker placement, system synergy, etc.

  • Philosophy tuned AI. Choose how you want your guidance: measurement driven, ear focused, or a balanced blend of both.

  • Aggregated news from Stereophile, Analog Planet, Audio Science Review, Positive Feedback, Enjoy the Music, and others

  • North American audio show calendar

  • Quick links to the major audiophile forums and used-gear marketplaces (SHF, Audiogon, Reverb, etc.)

  • Daily “Today in Hi-Fi” briefing

  • Video of the day

It’s completely free — no ads, no subscription, no account required.

Honest feedback — good or bad — is very welcome. The whole point of the testing phase is to catch things before a wider release.

Thanks for your time.

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I am very close to getting the app approved for the Google store. I need 2 more testers. I could really use the help from the Roon community. For reference, I am the guy that created the “Roon Music Software - 10 Things You Don’t Know” video that was very popular with 65K views. Thank you for your consideration

https://groups.google.com/g/audiosage-beta

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I wonder if any of the testers have discovered the Notifications feature. Just turn it on in the About screen. You will get periodic (not a flood) HiFi focused headlines pushed to you. Another way to stay current without doing proactive searches.

Also, I wonder if any of you have found the easter egg yet?

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AudioSage is gaining momentum. Remember this is the beginning. Many paths and ideas are being generated. You can shape its future by your input. According to Google I have to hang on to my testers for another week or so and then I can publish to the public Google app store. Tell your friends. If I get 100 downloads once it is live, I will pursue a iPhone version. Google charges a one time fee of $25 to developers. Apple, charges $100 every year to developers. It makes it more expensive for small developers. Thanks.

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AudioSage is now live in the Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audiosage.app&pli=1

I would like to thank everyone who took the time to test my app and help me get to live Production in the Google Play Store. Your feedback was invaluable in making my first release as good as could be. I sincerely hope that everyone finds it useful and fun to use.

If I can get 100 downloads, I will start work to get the app into the Apple App Store.

Please tell your friends and encourage them to download the app. Below is the link to the public store listing and the description of the features in the version 1.0 release. If you were a tester, please update to the production release in the store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audiosage.app&pli=1

AudioSage
Your AI audiophile companion — news, gear tracking, and system advice.

AudioSage is the free hi-fi companion built for the North American audiophile community. Stay on top of the hobby, get expert AI advice, and track your system — all in one place.

AI ASSISTANT
• Ask anything about hi-fi gear, turntable setup, speaker placement, cables, and more
• Get a personalized system analysis — add your components and let AudioSage evaluate synergy, identify your weakest link, and recommend a priority upgrade
• Powered by Google Gemini with 20 free messages per day
• Set your listening philosophy: Measure First for the spec-driven crowd, or Trust Your Ears for the musicality-first listener

AUDIOPHILE NEWS
• Curated daily feed from the community’s most trusted sources: Darko Audio, Stereophile, Tracking Angle, The Absolute Sound, Hi-Fi News, AudioScienceReview, and more
• Industry news, show reports, and deep-dive reviews all in one scroll
• Bookmark any article to read later

VIDEO OF THE DAY
• Fresh audiophile content from YouTube, updated every day
• Covers reviews, show coverage, setup guides, and listening sessions

MY SYSTEM
• Build a profile of your gear by category — turntable, cartridge, phono stage, DAC, amp, speakers, and more
• Add notes to any component for context
• One tap to get a full AI-written analysis of your entire system

SAVED & ALERTS
• Bookmark articles across all news sections and revisit them in your Saved tab
• Set keyword alerts to get notified when topics you care about appear in new articles

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