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are audiophiles different than non audiophiles ?

i have been curious as to what determines one's interest in equipment, sound and music.

is it some personality factor, just a matter of choice of hobby or is their something else?

any ideas?

i think the answer to this question explains why some have no interest in listening to a high quality stereo system, when invited for a social occasion, as was the subject of "disappointing evening".
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rlwainwright
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Ray, gimme your address. I'm gonna send you the period key from one of my spare keyboards ...

-RW-
puerto
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I think that the audiophile bug is just inbred. I recall many years ago fishing around in the back of a big ole console TV to find the source of the speakers and connecting them to external speakers for a superbowl or something. It was a feeling of great accomplishment when it worked! It has grown since then. It is just IN some people. That's the way it is.
learsfool
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Elizabeth, that is a hilarious description - it also fits most orchestral musicians.
inna
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Yes, audiophiles are generally more neurotic than any other group. I say good; better than perverts.
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chadnliz
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I dont see any pattern to the hobby at all. I have met slobs, neat freaks, junkies, christians, outcasts, socially blessed, nerds, jocks and ofcourse liberals and conservatives...people as varied as the music they enjoy and gear enjoyed on.
Its just something you wired for, perhaps some little DNA mishap. Usually they appreciate art ofcourse and generally are for the most part above average in the intelligence catagory.
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