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Fake Audiophiles

-In your opinion, what makes an Audiophile a true Audiophile?

-In your opinion, what do fake Audiophiles do that makes them fake?

I know these two questions open the door to all kinds of jokes but I'm looking for more thought out, honest opinions here.
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oddiofyl
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I really don’t like the term audiophile… 

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rocray
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Fake?  I really enjoy music,and music reproduction. I don’t have a ton of technical knowledge,and don’t pretend to.  Does this make me a fake? Doesn’t really matter to me.  It’s not going to change the joy I get out of this hobby.  I guess some folks get hung up on labels.  

ebm
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True Audiophile has well matched high resolution system of over 50k.

erik_squires
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You know, it’s super easy to be exclusionary. One camp might argue there’s a $$$ associated with the entry point. Another might argue if you aren’t building anything you aren’t an audiophile, you are just a consumer.

Personally I no longer care to distinguish who I interact with along these lines, but if you ask me whose opinions I take seriously they share these traits:

  • Not blinded by price tags either way
  • Helps others find gear that meets their stated needs
  • Encourages useful comparisons between gear
  • Understands that we all come at this hobby for different reasons and goals and joy

But if you ask me who the absolute best audiophile is, it's the one who builds a killer sounding system for half the price of everyone else. 😁

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mahgister
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Great post!

I am amazed to learn that i am one of the best audiophile with my 500 bucks killer system... 😁😊

Heavily modified and acoustically, mechanically and electrically controlled...

Any way i am less wise than you...You are right on all counts...

 

My best to you....

 

You know, it’s super easy to be exclusionary. One camp might argue there’s a $$$ associated with the entry point. Another might argue if you aren’t building anything you aren’t an audiophile, you are just a consumer.

Personally I no longer care to distinguish who I interact with along these lines, but if you ask me whose opinions I take seriously they share these traits:

  • Not blinded by price tags either way
  • Helps others find gear that meets their stated needs
  • Encourages useful comparisons between gear
  • Understands that we all come at this hobby for different reasons and goals and joy

But if you ask me who the absolute best audiophile is, it's the one who builds a killer sounding system for half the price of everyone else. 😁

 

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