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

Yes. One is not defined by the things they possess.  I presently own neither, yet I have owned many of each in the past.  It is akin to saying you cannot be a sports car fan if you don’t own a triumph, Austin Healey or old Jag.

Technology has changed, like me, but ownership does not define passion.

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

Yes!

Digital lives matter! 

As well as radio and cassette......

WOW If that isn’t trolling what is?  I’m surprise so many took the bait

Only  if you’re doing it because you love music, and want get as much enjoyment as you can afford....and afford.....and afford 

Definitely not! They are too interested in music, and not enough in antiques.