How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know?


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How many audiophiles have you ever met? The people that you've met here on Audiogon and at audio shows don't count. I'm trying to find out if audiophiles ever meet each other by happenstance. I have never been in a casual conversation when someone ever mentioned a hifi hobby.

The only time I've ever met an audiophile was when I was making a sales call in Denver, CO. I was in the lobby of a big real estate broker's office when the owner had his secretary bring me into his private office. As soon as I walked into his office I saw an unmistakably recognizable pair of Talon speakers with a pair of Krell monlblocs, Audio Research Ref2 Mk2 preamp and a Wadia cd player. I complemented him on his system. He was thrilled that I recognized his components...he was even more thrilled that I asked him to fire it up. I looked through his cd's and chose a few selections that I was familiar with. We talked audio for 30-45 minutes before we finally got down to business. Needless to say, I got the account. I was selling an excellent service, but I'm sure that my familiarity with audio sealed the deal.
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I recently met a Certifiable Audiophile while perusing the used bins at my local, half-a-block-away record store. Our conversation started when I asked him to please keep his elbow to himself!! He then professed to being a big collector. We shifted to TT's and systems. I explained that my TT will not be set up until after I move, tho he accepted my listening invitation regardless. His quick choice was Beethoven No.5 C minor Op67 Seiji Ozawa Boston symphony Orchestra on Telarc CD.
My thread idea.. "iffin' ya got no vinyl..ya' aint no phile".
should not cause any friction...
I've learned the hard way not to confess that you're inflicted with Audiophilia... particularly right after shaking someone's hand....