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Do Audiophiles really like music?

Or is this more of a hobby where they can over analyze the most minute details and spend more money to "get where they want to be". I have been in this hobby a long time now, and have been around live music for a greater part of my life. I've had a lot of equipment and have heard more systems and tweaks then I'd like to remember. But does any of this allow us to "get closer to the music", the reason we go to such lengths as most would admit. I've discovered the only thing that allows me to get closer to the music is to listen to more of it. Maybe I am growing up, or losing interest in losing even MORE hair over a hobby that's suppose to be enjoyable, but I'd rather listen to music then think of how I can improve my system.

What do you think? I briefly mentioned this in the past, do audiophiles really enjoy music, or is the music just an excuse to get better gear so they can "get closer to the music"?
tireguy

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sogood51
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I think maybe there are a lot of reasons for this hobby, for me it's not all about the music...kind of like the guy that likes to play around with cars, motorcycles, ect.

I love the music, plus... I have a fascination with acoustics, always did. To be honest, I have as much fun tweaking as I do listening.

I never tweak when I just want to listen...to much up and down to relax the mind. If your not relaxed you can't enjoy the beauty of it all.

Music is like a fine meal, tweaking is like cooking it...some people don't like to cook.

Components?...why those are tools!...you used to watch tool time didn't ya?

Dave
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
"Dave - Tool Time was loosely based on my life ;) My name is Tim the Tireguy "

Ahhh, Tim Allen is from the same area of Michigan as I, we even went to different schools.

Dave
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