It seems that "audiophiles" and "opinions" go together. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. Until, that is, when one's opinion is to demolish and abhor the opinion of another. Come on, guys... Let people enjoy what they enjoy. So long as you're not hurting someone than what should it matter if you have a preference that differs from someone else?
For instance, I could afford to have bought a Porsche in years past and at present. However, it isn't what I value in life. That doesn't make it right or wrong for someone else. I have plenty of friends who own a Porsche (or two, or even three) and they are wonderful people. They certainly don't hold it against me that I prefer to own a different brand of medium sized SUV with AWD because that better serves my lifestyle of skiing a lot (as in my handle here, mammothguy54. I ski a lot at Mammoth Mountain and I was born in 1954). We all get along and enjoy sharing our thoughts on life, including our personal preferences in hobbies, passions, etc. None of us put down the other for not having the same passions or levels of enthusiasm for their given preference.
Being an audiophile is about the pursuit of happiness in the domain of better sounding music reproduction. As well, in admiring, respecting, and enjoying the gear. At least, that's what it is for me. It may be different for others and, of course, that is OK too. So actually that means a "yes" from me and please do add that to the tally.
Guys, lighten up. And do enjoy the music.
