Why Don't More People Love Audio?

Macrojack - Thank you so much for that post. Gosh, I laughed out loud. Great points made.

Macrojack,
You dont make your own saeurkraut?!!

Sorry to disappoint. I buy Bubbie's sauerkraut. I'm not a DIYer. Most things are best left to those with the tools, the experience and the desire. Talent can be an issue as well. I'm second rate or worse in all of those areas. I don't even solder.

I believe that Macrojack said it all, and with good humor.

Except there are millions of people who enjoy music. Does someone have to understand tubes or driver technology to be qualified to listen to a hi end system? Why would someone have to wear the badge of Audiophile before they are allowed to hear a high end stereo? This isn't about catering to the audiophile. Enough of that already.

As many people have said here, they got into the hobby because they got the chance to listen to true high quality sound. My Canadian friend says American settle. But how can you be interested in something good if you've never been one of the Choosen Few who have been allowed behind those hallowed doors?

Self limiting snobbery sure will explain why more people don't love *hi end* audio, or won't get into it.