I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.

It is comical to see people coming regularly on an audio forum and participate refusing to say they are "audiophile" like an alcoolic refusing to admit his sin...

I drink alcool without abusing it...

I am an audiophile who succeeded in taming the beast with basic acoustics and tweaking knowledge ..

Simple.

I suppose I qualify as an audiophile, but what I really love are recordings. As a professional musician, I spend a lot of time with the century-plus history of recorded sound since I'm just as interested in hearing how Richard Strauss conducted Mozart back in the 1920s as a modern conductor might approach the same music. And there's plenty to value in those older recordings, even if they aren't high-fidelity.

@mahgister ”It is comical…”

Yes it is. That’s why l like this site. But surly people can participate without being full blown members of the audiophile club to be on an audio site?

Maybe l am a reluctant audiophile?
 

I don’t think so but l will never know for sure. I just don’t want the medical implied label l suppose.

Perhaps l may qualify without knowing?  Maybe l should have an open day to see if l have the gear for it?  OR  “I just can’t do it. Captain, l do not have the power”

@rvpiano Now 108…. And counting!

@mylogic   My point was spending less on audio gear than recorded music in a specific time period  does not receive a badge of honor. You never mentioned your music collection amount which could clarify your statement. 

It is sad and immature that folks such as @slaw and @chrisoshea, maybe another one or two, make comments that are simply out of line, towards the op. If you do not like a thread started by an AG member, don’t participate. Simple!.....If you do not like the term "audiophile"; are in denial of being one; or prefer another descriptive word, that is your business, and it's fine. Enjoy!