What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?


I had been pondering this question since I have been involved in audio. Not sure what audiophile means. I went to a few fellow audio gurus get together events and although I had fun and liked the company, I felt out of place. In fact of the opinions and passion people here on Audiogon have, I do not have such strong attachments. So what is your take.... are you an audiophile? If you are, how do you know?
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My current dream system consists of Steinway Lyngdorf Model A's for 2 Channel and the BeoVision Harmony television in the same room. 

Now if they would ever send me my sweepstakes winnings, I could start on making it a reality but unsure if I will qualify for that Audiophile title.

 

Sometimes, though having gone to bed, I can’t sleep for hours just thinking of the way I was moved by the music I just experienced for the last hour or 2 or 3. Didn’t think of the equipment just the joy.

Ninety-nine percent of the time, good audio gear makes the music you like sound better.  In turn, high fidelity is a wonderful facilitator of making your musical experience more enjoyable. Of making the music you like more deeply felt.

Ninety-nine percent of the time, good audio gear makes the music you like sound better.  In turn, high fidelity is a wonderful facilitator of making your musical experience more enjoyable. Of making the music you like more deeply felt.

in theory, yes, but the owners of an awful lot of high end gear end up dissecting the sonics of the music, rather than enjoying it as an immersive experience