The OP said:
"Audiophiles and music lovers have almost nothing in common. Ordinary music lovers usually find despicable Apple earbuds perfectly acceptable, for example. I am 100% certain that audiogon members enjoy music on a much deeper level than music lovers."
I would say that you're in the right forest, but barking up the wrong tree. I believe that Audiogon members enjoy EQUIPMENT on a much deeper level.
Or from a different angle, I could make the case that someone listening to music through $10 ear buds might absolutely be enjoying the music on a deeper emotional level while someone trying to analyze whether their new amp lets them hear more air around the instruments is enjoying the music on a deeper technical level.
As for the original question, I listen to Spotify daily. I have a great time just enjoying the music. I often play air drums. Sometimes air guitar. Maybe a little air bass, but only infrequently. If this means I need to remove the "I'm an audiophile!" patch from my Member's Only jacket, no problem, just let me know where to send it and I'll drop it in the mail today.
"Audiophiles and music lovers have almost nothing in common. Ordinary music lovers usually find despicable Apple earbuds perfectly acceptable, for example. I am 100% certain that audiogon members enjoy music on a much deeper level than music lovers."
I would say that you're in the right forest, but barking up the wrong tree. I believe that Audiogon members enjoy EQUIPMENT on a much deeper level.
Or from a different angle, I could make the case that someone listening to music through $10 ear buds might absolutely be enjoying the music on a deeper emotional level while someone trying to analyze whether their new amp lets them hear more air around the instruments is enjoying the music on a deeper technical level.
As for the original question, I listen to Spotify daily. I have a great time just enjoying the music. I often play air drums. Sometimes air guitar. Maybe a little air bass, but only infrequently. If this means I need to remove the "I'm an audiophile!" patch from my Member's Only jacket, no problem, just let me know where to send it and I'll drop it in the mail today.