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.
I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.
Ever since I lately stopped obsessing over sound quality and started really listening to music I’m wondering why fidelity was so important to my appreciation. Not that I’m totally on the wagon. I still revel in hearing wonderful sound. It’s just not so all-important anymore. And, sometimes very poorly recorded recordings do turn me off.
It’s just freeing not being so obsessed.
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@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! |
@dayglow A musical stock take No harm in asking, but to be honest l have never counted in detail. My estimate which l use for insurance purposes with high definition photos is currently in the region of <2,000 LPs, and >2,000 CDs and SACDs. Also other music items such as Reel to Reel/Cassette tape and DVD/Blu-ray. One thing l will add is this is music l still delve into and not material l have moved/grown away from. Those have been donated to charity shops or sold on eBay. |
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