The first "audiophile"?


When was the term "audiophile" coined, by whom, and what systems were the first audiophiles using?

I'm 52 and fairly new to hi-end audio. I purchased a system in 1968-69 while I was serving in the Navy in DaNang, Vietnam. It consisted of a Pioneer receiver, turntable, CS88 speakers, and a Teac real-to-real tape deck. In those days, we thought that was a great stereo.

I'm now putting together a new system for my home office/listening room which includes a Linn Ikemi, Plinius 8150, B&W Matrix 803s, Onkyo T9090II tuner and good ICs and cables.

Just wondering how this madness actually got started.
Joel
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