Of course it's about the music and the quality of the sound. I think most people on this forum would agree. If I didn't believe that I would not frequent this site.
Definition of Audiophile vis-a-vis Music ....
Steve Guttenberg(Stereophile)'s definition :
"a person who frets over their system, agonises over choices, loves gear and sometimes music...."
Nowadays, I no longer fret over my system or agonise over choices. I still love gear and I love music ALL the time.
I have always thought that this hobby has ALWAYS been about the music.
Do I still qualify as an audiophile? Anyone out there like me who simply listens to music now with no more thought about their system?
Best regards
Jon.