An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?


One group should not be allowed to monopolize the term above another as their own status symbol. you i and anyone else who likes audio can be considered an audiophile regardless of the size of your bank account. 
vinny55
Douglas what the hell does an accomplished audiofile mean? Are we now subclassifying the hobby?
Thats nonsense. Why dont you just call it a rich guy with too much money trying to impress others with equipment not music. Like a status symbol
Any Audiophile lover of audio can build their own system based on knowledge and actual auditioning and on a budget. 
There is nothing wrong with differentiating between novice and experienced audio enthusiasts. What doug wrote about the value of experience and exposure is spot on. People that dont know what they dont know are very hard to reach. These type of posts always get to a point where those with knowledge and balance stop casting pearls before swine and call it a day.