@larsman I don't know about that statement. I've made about 200-250 live event recordings at major symphony halls and smaller locations of orchestral, chamber and choral music. As well as at many other recording sessions. I know what they sound like up front and 10 rows back. When I play back those recordings, I'm a Purist. I'm also a Live and Let Live, whatever makes one happy with their audio choices and resulting sound.
Types of Audiophiles
The Purist
A good stereo should be a transparent window into the recording session with no opinion or distortion of it’s own
The Dynamics Fanatics
A good stereo is like a thrill ride at a carnival. If I’m not jumping it isn’t worth listening to.
Live and Let Live
It’s all good man, put your money where your heart lies.
The Bean Counter
Buys gear like he’s stocking a used stereo store. Purchase price and retail value determine what comes and goes out.
The Canners
I bought my balanced headphones specifically so you wouldn’t ask me questions while I’m listening to dub step.
The Scientist
You can’t prove you have a soul so all your opinions are meaningless.
The Blind Follower
Can’t hear a difference between amp A and B so he wants to know if he should spend 5x more on B and will wait to be told which to get.
The Brand Loyalist
Falls in love with the idea of a brand or designer and changes his job to accommodate the demands of his audio jewelry
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@grannyring Well, I am a professional husband. My wife wants for nothing (except more vacations). She retired 5+ years ago and I made her an offer when we married, she continues her professional work or takes care of our home (cooking, shopping, cleaning, etc., not even financial affairs, repairs car & home, etc). She chose working. I do everything now as she has her Toastmasters clubs (5), workout schedule 5 days a week and takes care of her health (a Type 1 diabetic 61 years). As to audiophilia, I'm like @charles1dad and keep what works synergistically in my system. The only major changes in 15 years is my digital front end. My SME IV, highly modified by Brooks Berdan in 1989 last sold for 4X what i paid for it. It's a very good arm. There are better ones, but mine works with most cartridges and my VPI TNT VI table. Same with amps, preamp, phono pre-amp, all 20 to 22 years old. I would like to upgrade my speakers but at a cost of 20X my current speakers, Legacy Focus. I spent my money on my custom listening room so I don't have to concern myself with acoustics (electric feed could be upgraded if I wanted to). One can view my system. I get nearly as much enjoyment in my $5,000 living system though. Some of my audiophile friend's systems are just as enjoyable as mine.so Live and Let Live. |
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