"The problem with being a true audiophile is that you are always thinking something could sound better. Some people throw money at the problems others throw luck and money. I prefer to throw thought and as little money as I can get away with. One more thing. Do not replace your own thinking with someone else's. Humans are way too dangerous for that. Marketing is the fine art of lying your ass off to get anybody to buy your stuff. You would be best served by blocking it out entirely."
Good read-insightful post, mijostyn.
Audio as a hobby is one of the more satisfying activities, but it's also maybe the most polarizing when it comes to discussing "how it REALLY works".
I was at my neighborhood record store yesterday. The owner is 70 with some of the most interesting customer stories/collection encounters. One of his longtime regulars(retired audio retail) and a customer(audio enthusiast) started with a light casual chat because they discovered the mutual audio obsession.
According to the record store owner, it started out as a conversation anyone could understand. It then evolved into audiospeak which he felt was getting heated because of some disagreement about "audio rules" and other things he didn't have knowledge of. He had to graciously "time out" these guys because it was starting to look bad in front of the other customers!
To him, audiophiles are just as strange as his Millennial/Gen Z customers.
Side note-I picked up this 1957 release. Anyone into Jazz on LP should have this in their collection. World Pacific was one of true "golden era" labels. Real audiophool quality that will make ANY setup sound great. The Mastersounds are the Montgomery brothers. Being a Wes fan, I get anything associated with "the thumb." Good listen.