The collective ID of most audiophiles is built from an OCD type hyper fixation combined with a need to gain control over some aspect of their lives, in this case, their audio system. It can be a release, a frustration and a friend. Knowledge is not required, only money and time.
How dare you tarnish so many of us in such a derogatory manner?
You don't know who we are, or our life experiences so how can you generalise is such a fashion?
In fact I'm going to ask for your post to be struck off. It has no place in a forum such as this.
Upon second thoughts...and a lowering of egocentric defenses.
I think you're right, certainly true in my case. Control was a very large part of it back then but I would certainly like to think the pleasure element is more important to me today.
Oh well, it was easier than supporting my local football team...and the rewards were often greater.
My apologies and thanks for spelling it out.
I hope it helps others too to find the way towards maximum pleasure with the minimum of cost and psychological discomfort.