What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?


I had been pondering this question since I have been involved in audio. Not sure what audiophile means. I went to a few fellow audio gurus get together events and although I had fun and liked the company, I felt out of place. In fact of the opinions and passion people here on Audiogon have, I do not have such strong attachments. So what is your take.... are you an audiophile? If you are, how do you know?
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I think audiophiles love music. And consequently often are involved in activities related to music.  
 

If you are an audiophile you could enjoy a new listening experience- system, artist, genre, etc. Doesn’t mean you’re going to like it but willing to try it. 

I think audiophiles love music

I sometimes wonder whether the inverse is true……I was on a thread here where a guy was asking for tracks that would show off his speakers, and appeared ecstatic because he had a system that allowed him to listen to his speakers without the music distracting him

just how rare is this behaviour?

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"I sometimes wonder whether the inverse is true…"

You're not the only one who wonders this!