I think the Mc fans here have more or less countered these claims. I'm just pointing out that he's not really bashing people so much as saying they're deluded in thinking they've gone into true audiophile territory.
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AND there is the rub. Everyone has an opinion and as a few have pointed out, "Pick out the gear" and work from there. I could use just about any gear and work from there. Some start with Mac, some with Sansui like Master M.
To even suggest an audiophile is determined by the gear they own or don't own is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard. THAT is the problem with this guy. He doesn't seen to understand statements just like that puts HIM in the not only the Midfi class but somewhat ignorant to what an audiophile is. It has ZERO to do with GEAR, it has to do with the persons ability to excel in spite of or in lieu of money or gear. Knowing 1/2 the sound is the room just how far does one part (say a power amp) costing 2k vs one costing 40k, IF 50% is the room and the actual amps are 5-10% of the SQ? Same with cables. I've seen people budget according to "CABLES" total BS. The point of diminishing returns happens so quickly after 300.00 for me the .25% per 1000.00 spent just isn't worth the 100.00 dollar room improvement and get 3-5% return in SQ.
I've strapped into systems that the sweet spot was so small your head went between two cushions above your ears..
The hours spent on some of these peoples rigs is crazy, and the money to sometimes, BUT sometimes NOT! Look at Master M.. FOR PEANUTS. A system for listening to music.. 523.41 cents :-) He added 4 dollars for ear plugs..
Total room in all.
Regards
