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Is audio a kind of spiritual journey?

Hi,

Some weeks ago, I read a post in another audio forum that tried to explain that somehow the search for good sound is a spiritual journey.

It mad me think and I wonder, are we just searching for good sound? maybe that good sound is opening some windows or gates in us?

What lies at the essence of what experience when when our system sounds great?

what effect does that produces in us? is it just mere pleasure?
is there something more to it?
when we feel transported by the sound of a melody do we transcend the ordinary?

What do you think?
Txs
alanbrain
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alanbrain OP
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No affiliation with mags or manufacturers at all here, just curious.
By the way, cool story about how audio gear can mysteriously disappear.
mrtennis
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i think the search for "good" sound is an expression of the need for achievement. it's just another hobby and one tries to demonstrate competence and success by attaining the pinnacle of the goal of the hobby.

however, since good sound is subjective, it is only applicable to the owner of a stereo system.
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mapman
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Indirectly perhaps. The relationship between music and spirituality is undeniable. The ability to connect with music more and/or better probably has spiritual benefit.
ngjockey
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The Church of Audiology.

... and on the first day, Arnie Nudell created ...
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nonoise
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"The Church of Audiology" LOL.

The hobby itself is nothing more than that, a hobby. However, as one furthers themselves in it, beliefs take on a dogmatic vein that borders on religion. One need look no further than here to realize just how we corrupt the spiritual nature that one can achieve in this hobby in order to give meaning and validity to our beliefs, debates, and rants.

And I mean that in a good way as it's just our nature to do things this way. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise
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