I like to listen to music. The audiophile thing is merely a means towards that goal. However, in practice it's rarely that clear cut. The equipment can become a fetish and like all obsessive behavoir, at its core is a state of disatisfaction. At this level, being an audiophile is a journey thru a maze towards the music -- something of a Pilgrim's Progress. In such a journey many will lose their way. We should take heed from a well known literary traveler, after much consternation Dorothy realized all she had to do was click her heels. Brothers and Sisters -- stop worrying about the sound, relax and listen to the music.
Satisfaction Guarenteed?
How many of us are seeking intellectual and spiritual satisfaction through our involvment in audio? It seems to me that a lot of people enjoy being in a constant state of dissatisfation. Is this type of involvment the "sport" of our hobby or just part of the process of seeking long term happiness that many people have to go through? Got any thoughts?