I got my college degree in music composition, and I do quite a bit of composing. I play a little bit of violin, piano and guitar--all quite poorly. I really got into hi-fi because of my schooling. I find that when one is listening to music for enjoyment AND to learn about composition and orchestration, there's so much more to learn and enjoy from a true hi-fi system. The audiophiles that I know tend to be both musicians and technophiles. I think that there's a dual obsession with both music and state-of-the-art technology in these folks. I know that I've always been that way.
Do you play?
I listened to a great recording tonight(miles davis live around the world) and it brought me back to when I played in a band. Yes in my youth that was the thing to do. I grew up in NYC and everybody I knew either sang or played something. This I believe lead me to obtain the best possible gear I could afford to recreate the music I once played. Mind you I'm no Miles Davis-not close- but one can rememeber and wonder. How about you-did you play and if so how has it effected your recreation of music in your home?