The two stages of audiophilia


1. Compulsively and fanatically build the best audio system you are able to and can afford.

2. Sit back, listen to MUSIC and enjoy your system.
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@rvpiano -- Yeah, you've pegged me. I shopped like crazy and spent as much as I could get away with. I listen to the system all the time and enjoy the heck out of it. I'd rather read about all the stuff I should be obsessed with than actually fork over more bucks.
Pretty condensed list. (1) requires (2). Is your point that the "audiophilia" means that (1) must yield permanently and completely to (2) or it's not audiophilia? 
@Chorus,
Works just fine until a friend stops over to tell you about his new....

Well don’t leave us hanging man! WHAT DID THE FRIEND BUY!   ;-)