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is "audiophilia" another form of conspicuous consu

i expect that most audiophiles are hobbyists where music is primary.

what about those who "appreciate" quality components as a form of conspicuous consumption for its own sake, to impress other people , etc. .

would anyone admit that the reason for their component purchases was not to further their appreciation of music but to satisfy other motivations, like having a big boat or expensive car ?
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trelja
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A kick butt "stereo" does impress many.

However, quite often high-end audio represents less, not more. That being the case, I find a lot of people not involved in this hobby, come away impressed in the worst of ways. Think about trying to explain phono cartridges, under ten watt per channel amplifiers, minimonitors, and wire, all with four and five digit price tags to the average person.

But, conspicuous consumption? Yes, absolutely. Far more audiophiles are engaged in that then they would admit or even believe.
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