An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?

There is great sound available at every pricepoint and nowhere is the law of diminishing returns more on display than in high end audio. What I find troubling is the typical class warfare BS spilling into audio but why should it be any different than automobiles, watches, wine, clothing, food, hair care, skin care, cosmetics, hiking gear, camping gear, cycling gear, sports shoes and equipment, etc, etc.

We all like what we like and spend what we choose to spend. Priorities and resources are different for everyone and I don’t resent or pity others for their choices or circumstances. I do, however, have a bit of a problem when someone creates their own imaginary club and then tosses potshots because of their imaginary wisdom. Either they are the sane person in a crazy world or.....otherwise.

Yup! This is more about perceived conspicuous consumption than anything else. And to think I wasted all this money on my system for all the wrong reasons. I feel ashamed.

My cousin has the same system in use since the mid - 70's. Mac C28 and 2105 with JBL 100's. He is happy! But is he an audioph*le? I did get him a Stereophile subscription!

And I gave him a subscription to TAS for a year. But I didn't renew it because I felt that Stereophile was instead a better value for the average listener!