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Fake Audiophiles

-In your opinion, what makes an Audiophile a true Audiophile?

-In your opinion, what do fake Audiophiles do that makes them fake?

I know these two questions open the door to all kinds of jokes but I'm looking for more thought out, honest opinions here.
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russ69
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Fake audiophile: A person that bought his/her entire system in one box!
cwlondon
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Only real audiophiles can pass double blind listening tests.
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rja
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A fake audiophile purchases all the high end cases with nothing inside. Looks great but can't play music.
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syntax
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Only real audiophiles are brave enough to tell their wife "Don't even look at it!"
devilboy
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True: Priority is how a system sounds, regardless of looks or low price tags.

Fake: Priority is eye candy and expensive price tags which "verify" a system's performance.
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