I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.

Personally I've always preferred the term 'hifi enthusiast'. 'Audiophile' has aways sounded a bit more than a little pretentious than I like. Too much like a title than a description. I hate titles.

I just bought some stuff from England online. I filled out the order which was duly rejected because I did not include a 'title'. I used 'Mr' which was acceptable but dammed if I know why. I almost typed in 'Duke' to see what would happen, but then I thought that a lack of a sense of humor would defeat the sale. 

Some want to place all  audiophiles in same bag, for them it means always listening analytically, obsessing with equipment. This may be true for some audiophiles and that's fine with me, no skin off my back. Not all audiophiles like this, obvious by so many threads over many years in this forum. The definition given above is the actual meaning, so don't let others define you. 

@newbee ”sense of humour”

We English love a sense of ironic humour. Often more when it’s understated.

I have a question on the ironic side…..

If you paid upfront a 15% import tariff, will it be a more forward sound and 15% better?

I dont need to listen analytically now...( i needed it when i tuned my room ) 

I know what is the balance between all acoustics factors now...

If i perceive an unbalanced factor i correct it ... ( not by a costly upgrade by the way )

 I am an audiophile interested by acoustics concepts and experience...

Since my system/room is minimally satisfying i listen music... ( my concept of minimal  acoustic satisfaction threshold) 

If anything catch my attention as unbalanced  i correct it... ( i recently bought filters and buffer for my linear power supply  at very low cost because i wanted to decrease the noise floor level and increase the reserve power of my tube pre-amp equalizer Douk T8 pro ) 

I use equalization for my headphones and speakers... My room and my modified speakers and headphone being already optimized...

Each day i enjoy music with no critical frustration ,,,

If there is a problem, i correct it ...I dont need critical mode of attention...

I need knowledge ...

The OP posts regularly on feelings....he may be currently experiencing

 After a while it gets boring.