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What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?

I had been pondering this question since I have been involved in audio. Not sure what audiophile means. I went to a few fellow audio gurus get together events and although I had fun and liked the company, I felt out of place. In fact of the opinions and passion people here on Audiogon have, I do not have such strong attachments. So what is your take.... are you an audiophile? If you are, how do you know?
128x1282psyop
the-audiophile-barista
32 posts
 
I made a video on this topic on my channel. For those who are interested, you can see it here https://youtu.be/Xet2qXuFboE
bondmanp
1,782 posts
 
I dunno, but I have been told I am more of an audiopile than an audiophile!
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daledeee1
512 posts
 
I like music, does that count?
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william53b
211 posts
 
No. I have thought a lot about this, and I love music more than the gear. 
I want the best music presentation I can afford, both precision and dynamic range, it greatly enhances the listening experience. But when I compare my thoughts on the hardware with an audiophiles I see where I fall short of the pursuit of perfection they have towards their equipment.


motown-l
166 posts
 
My joy is finding the least expensive equipment that reproduces music to my satisfaction. I guess that makes me a cheap-ass audiophile. 
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