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Definitely lonely to be an audiophile

Today Ricardo Arjona is broadcasting a virtual concert, I know most of you English natives don't care, but let's imagine is someone you like from "these" times, English speaking artist.

The neighbors have a crappy TV streaming the concert, really bad quality, my wife is upstairs watching on TV, really bad as well.

I do like his songs so I'm in my living room listening to his previous Hires records, on my super system, and I can hear next door the TV broadcasting and I'm wondering what the heck, am I crazy, I rather be alone enjoying the sound from previous Hires recordings, than socially sharing that "noise", it does makes me lonely though, I like social interactions, it is who I am, but definitely being an audiophile makes you an outcast. Just another dilemma, acceptance is bliss
Good night everybody

luisma31
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@luisma31 

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tweak1
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not many audiophiles around me that I know of. Most non-phile guests I invite over can't shut up and listen
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strikes me this thread is as much about loneliness as it is about being an audiophile

loneliness is an important topic... everyone should think through what makes them happy and what is rich and what may be missing from their lives -- if one feels lonely, it can be addressed in numerous ways

being an audiophile does commit one to spending a decent amount of time in this usually solitary pursuit (as others have mentioned) - like much in a  building good, happy life, finding the right balance is key, as is the right frame of mind to address challenges life brings...
slofut
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Sorry but there's some arrogance/insecurity issues there too... 
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Hi @slofut,
Arrogance and insecurity issues?
I guess we infer differently the posts/comments  on this thread. Who's displaying arrogant behavior?
On the contrary I find  the commentary  quite refreshing, fun and insightful. 

Music lovers freely acknowledging the desire to listen to music is often a solo activity, this is true. Fact is  many people aren't interested in sitting for a few hours to enjoy music in their homes. Perhaps I'm missing something but that's the reality. 
Charles 
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