I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.

@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.

It is funny to see people here self identify as non audiophiles.  This is an audiophile site.  People who don’t value excellence in sound production don’t post here.

  Why the fear of being labeled an audiophile?  Is it because it connotes an individual that impulsively spends more than they can afford chasing an elusive and subjective goal?  Or an individual who bored to tears those who don’t share the hobby?

  Those individuals exist, as they do in other hobbies, but they aren’t the norm.  Most oenophiles are not problem drinkers.  I know many car enthusiasts, at all levels of the socio economic spectrum, and none enough to financially distress them or their families.

  We are all audiophiles, and heck we should embrace it, not engage in self deception.