Am I an Audiophile, a music lover-or both?


I chose this forum, because it seems, it gets a lot of attention. When I was young, I was more interested in music lyrics more than I am now. Don’t misunderstand-I still listen to lyrics. Certain chord progressions can almost be a religious experience. After all-that’s what music is all about. As I have grown older and have more resources to devote to a sound system,  I find myself gravitating toward more dynamic music. Music makes my system perform. It still has to be in my preferred genres, but I find myself more drawn to that slap of the drum snare. The crisp and clear sounding vocal, the quick and deep bass. I have read some threads, that may suggest I’m not a music lover. Does anyone else experience this and if so, what are we to be referred to as? It’s not that I really care what tag is pinned on me,. I’m loving it no matter what. I think I’ve become more technical minded about the whole experience. Just sayin’.
handymann

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I have read some threads, that may suggest I’m not a music lover.
Can you expand on what you mean by this or this means to you or both?
@handymann   I understand that part (what you described in your response) and that you are being reflective...what I am curious about are the threads that "suggest [you are] not a music lover" 

From what you have shared in your OP and response, you come across as someone who loves and enjoys music (to me).

The title of your post and your question, however, points to caring about the 'tag' "what are we to be referred to as? It’s not that I really care what tag is pinned on me"  

Perhaps you can share more. Writing things out helps me better understand myself when I'm stalled or wrestling with self-clarity.
There are other hats. Here are two more.

-The diy / builder hat.

One that doesn't get mentioned much....

- The artist hat.

I believe there is Art in building and bringing systems into existence, especially if one has been at this for a long time.

And there is the Art of listening.