What is wrong with Audiophiles?

I understand where OP is coming from.  But from another perspective, there are a lot of people with a lot of money.  For those who are driving Toyota Corolla, they probably have the same feeling toward those who are buying a $19 million dollar Bugatti Chiron or even a $350K Ferrari.  

I on the other hand appreciate those who willing to do the research to make a $70K cables.  It's the human spirits we should celebrate.  It's what advances the human race.  It's like Ford selling a $18 thousand dollar Fiesta but also at the same time selling a $400 thousand dollar Ford GT.  I am sure the company selling the $70K cables also selling some low end cables that people can afford at 800 dollar.  

Imagine this.  What would you do if you won a $70Million dollar lottery?  I am willing to bet you may be tempted to get the $70K cables ... or at least some very high end cables you never thought you would buy because of the cost.  There are a lot of millionaires in the world and I want them to buy as many $70K cables as possible.  The profits will be used to make better lower end cables that will benefit those audiophiles with modest spending power.  

The trouble with the OP’s rant is he folds those who use Green Markers in with those who use or might cover $70,000 cables. He’s obviously just another disgruntled tweakaphobe and anti-audiophile. Is it just me or is it getting crazier out there? Besides, at the shows everything is acceptable. The cable manufacturers are invited to the show, nobody has to pay for $70,000 cables. Hel-loo!

That was a great list ... have some more things to add to it. Sound familiar?

• Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance
• Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration
• Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
• Exaggerate achievements and talents
• Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
• Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people
• Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior
• Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations
• Take advantage of others to get what they want
• Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
• Be envious of others and believe others envy them
• Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious
• Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office

Damn ... I wonder which is worse?  The $70K cables or the list above.  Can I buy that list?  How much?  I don't have $70K.  Can you take monthly installments?  I can use the list to meditate to improve my music listening.  

Yes, it does sound familiar. Too familiar. That list looks like it comes from the Wikipedia page for “How to spot a Cargo Cultist?”