Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles?


Just like those driving a Porsche SUV can join PCA (digital audio fans can join Audiogon) but are certainly not Porschephiles unless they also own a coupe (Panamera owners I guess gets a pass here).

Please respond with a yes or no and we'll tally a vote for the first 100 responses.

sokogear
Well I  think it is beyond doubt that unless you have a pretentious stack of gear with price tags attached that must include a turntable and reel to reel and I would add correct cabling you are most definitely NOT an audiophile.  So the answer is NO
"I don’t consider digital only guys audiophiles. They play files, not music."
You are aware that those who play records play (scratch) irregularities on plastic, not play music?

Going back to OP, would digital reel-to-reel qualify a person as an audiophile?

By the way, I will assume the OP has never driven a Cayenne Turbo.
Robertdid - I asked to stop the personal attacks, but I guess you weren't listening. I agreed with the vast majority and vote Yes, which I think was your vote. Please confirm with one word and leave out the attack.

A PERSONAL attack is one on one...not preferring a format and arguing its virtues.

Mailman - I like your sarcasm.
"...I guess you weren't listening."
The sound was not good enough. His computer is digital.
Cayenne Turbos are nice and fast I am sure, and if that is the vehicle convenience you need and don't have the space or funds to have a true Porsche, enjoy and PCA will still let you join. However, an SUV is not a Porsche. It probably has some shared parts with Audis or VWs (I know, old Porsches were sometimes made by VW).