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

Alfred E.

Just 40+ years experience talking to audiophiles, snobs, tweakers, music lovers, Idiots, rich guys, posers, and combinations therof.

I got as far as 40+ years of experience. Was that wrong of me? If years of experience was a real factor or money we’d all have great systems. In fact, I have a theory there might be an inverse relationship. Experience and money are typical audio logical fallacies. You know, appeal to authority, appeal to size of wallet, that sort of thing. We all play that game from time to time. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. “My system sounds fabulous!” 🤗

I disagree Geoff. I learn new things all the time as I read about them. Many things are not of benefit to me. Some are. I try to get a lot of people's perspectives, which is part of why I like Audiogon's discussions. If you don't overthink it, and focus on if it sounds better and let your ears guide you, you'll be on the right path. It's all about the journey....As far as $$ goes, you don't always get what you pay for.It has to fit and make sense. Some people throw money at a system and it leads to problems and sometimes sounds average.

If you believe the speaker cable woden holders, $1K+ interconnects and tonearm counterweight BS helps, and think it makes it sound better, go for it. 

If you think a tonearm counter weight does not effect the sound you might  want to look at your audiofile status.  Also  guess where you do not want your engine in your car, unless it is a dragster.  Just having some fun!!!

Enjoy the ride
Tom
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