Your musical journey begins with the Thelonious Monk Quartet, accompanied by a refreshing cocktail served in a green glass boot. The light is dim, the atmosphere so chill you can feel your shoulders soften and relax. The sound system pumps so exquisitely you want to throw your Air Pods in the trash.

But Monk is only the beginning. Your vinyl horizons are about to be expanded in a way that will keep your Shazam app busy — and maybe even flummox it.

Welcome to Dante’s HiFi.

The intimate Wynwood bar and listening room rises from the imaginations of five co-founders — Sven Vogtland, Jourdan Binder, Arturo Nuñez, Alan Drummond and DJ Rich Medina — united in the desire to create something unique in Miami nightlife. Not just another nightclub playing the same songs you hear everywhere (no offense, Tiesto), but a haven for “listening at a higher level,” as music director Medina says.

Open the black door in the courtyard — like any self-respecting speakeasy, there’s no sign out front — and step into a candle-lit world inspired by the listening rooms Vogtland loves in Japan.

“It’s a real cultural thing there, having a cocktail and enjoying vinyl,” says Vogtland, an avid collector who prowls thrift shops and record stores, reveling in the cast-off ephemera he finds in used record sleeves. “That’s where Dante’s came from. I came home and told my business partner: ‘Miami is craving something a bit different.’ When we wanted to dive deeper into the music element with a true professional, there is nobody greater than Rich Medina.”

Medina’s massive album collection is what powers Dante’s HiFi (Vogtland estimates what’s at the lounge right now encompasses only 40 percent or so of what Medina owns; he’s still moving records down from New York). And while you won’t necessarily hear a steady stream of your favorite The Weeknd or Dua Lipa cuts, there’s no snobbery here. We even spotted a Smiths album on the shelf.

“There’s no sticking to a genre,” Medina says. “We want to show 360 degrees of perspective. I couldn’t tell you where we are on that goal, but there’s room for everything.”

Early in the evening, the vibe is decidedly chill and grown-up. Hence Monk, who makes way for the jazz of Alfa Mist, then the rock/jazz/soul/reggae fusion of Demon Fuzz. The beats pick up after 10 p.m., when Dante’s shifts into a somewhat more club-like mode, inviting local and visiting guest DJs to contribute to the sonic wonder. Reservations are highly recommended, especially early; Dante’s only seats around 50 and requires a $25 reservation fee that is applied to your drinks and ensures you show up.

An evening at Dante’s can be a learning experience, too. During a recent visit, one set left Shazam stumped. Have a question about what’s playing? Just ask the DJ. Everybody loves to talk music here.

“I’m at the age where I want to go out and have a conversation and hear something new,” Vogtland says. “That’s where Dante’s thrives. It’s educational. You’ll hear Rich talking about what he’s playing, then hear the guests talk about it. Even audio snobs can learn some new facts.”

The cocktail menu specializes in highballs made with Japanese whiskey, though beer, wine and other cocktails are available, too. Dante’s doesn’t serve food. The owners rely on the music curation and stellar sound system to lure a wide range of guests, from rabid audiophiles to people who just want to get out of the house and experience something new.

As it turns out, Dante’s HiFi is a good place to do just that.

“People leave with a fresh outlook,” Vogtland says. “They’ll always hear something they’ve never heard before.”

Where: 519 NW 26th St., Miami

Hours: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday-Sunday

Reservations: $25 per person (charge is put toward drinks); memberships available; www.exploretock.com/danteshifi