I Don't Want to be an Audiophile, What am I...

AUDIO:
sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.
PHILE
denoting fondness for a specified thing.

AUDIOPHILE: fondness for sound especially when recorded, transmitted or reproduced.

A better word is going to hard to find. 

Sound aficionado maybe

One of the definitions of audiophile was that it is a disease and I always knew I had it… always a pursuit that was a bit more than just passionate. That one audio dollar  equals about $100 regular dollars. Also that my audio system has always been of far greater value than my car… one of the tests to see if you have the disease. It has been incredibly rewarding. 

One of the definitions of audiophile was that it is a disease...

My name is Russ and I'm an audiophile.

Hello Russ....

Audiophiles had bad reputation only because most of them had no clues..

Music lovers at least have music and live with no clue about S.Q. sometimes...

I dont know what i am but having some clues i listen music at no cost at optimal working S.Q.  level...

What am i ?

A man with a basic method...

Begin with acoustic...

Rarher audiopath?

Audio-iccist?

You call yourself whatever you like.

Leave us out of it.