Back then the true audiophile was one who could successfully talk his wife into allowing him to double up his system to the new stereo craze.
Who is an audiphile? In 1957 they were builders, not buyers
I found a very interesting article about the history of phonographs, turntables, etc.
What caught my attention was that, according to this article, in 1957 an audiophile was not a buyer but a builder and innovator:
Full text here:
https://mixmag.net/feature/the-evolution-of-the-turntable
audiophiles developed component systems with separate turntables, leading to a subculture of kit building, utilizing the likes of Garrard or Thorens turntables and Grado Labs phono cartridges.
Full text here:
https://mixmag.net/feature/the-evolution-of-the-turntable
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