Is being an audiophile a disease?

First off, the delusion of perfection or authenticity ought to be dispensed with. It is the utmost in foolishness.

But to seek improvement and novelty--what's wrong with that. We are wired to seek new experiences, and so much of human society is dependent on that drive. 

We tend to mock the foolishness in other people's hobbies or interests, while being endlessly fascinated by our own. Just the other day, I smirked at someone who dislikes the American president, yet invested time and money to read his nieces account of Mr. Trump.

But why should I smirk? It is no stranger than me drooling over high end tonearms that I would be foolish to acquire. 

YES,but at least there's no chance of dieding from it.  But ,You may ended up in a mental unit.

Not an actual disease, but definitely falls under the realm of ADDICTION!!!  Coming from someone who own 25+ pairs of speakers and countless pieces of electronics.  Just sayin'   www.iceageaudio.com

Being an audiophile and listening Pachelbel in ectasy after treating 2 of my corners ceiling with aluminum paper and cardboard is not a disease... It is ears working creative imagination....Yes ears have an imagination of their own.... 😉😎😌

Because trust me speakers hate to live with 4 empty corners......

On the other hand judging other’s habit is perhaps in some case a disease ....

My addiction is music for the soul, my hobby is working to increase the sound wave perception at no cost....

I dont buy or collect gear tough....

Yes 👍 It’s only a disease If your broke or poor like I am right now .. and or if you have a lot of money too ... I’ve been stuck with the same system for 8 years now , still enjoy to .
no matter what your situation is audiophile keeps wanting more ..
weather it’s budget or high end stuff .
my speakers are about as low end as you will find on this site .
Ive got 9-11 entry level speakers , and 6-8 pairs of mini shelf system speakers those are the bottom of the dirt still got them tho in case I need a backup . 3 pairs of satellites not sure one set fully works yet , or if my old amp is blown .