Is this the right forum for me?


Hello!

I just recently joined, searching for discussion on music and equipment.  Bought my first set of "high end" gear in 1972, a Marantz 2270 receiver.  Only recently sold it as I wasn't using it and it was just sitting on a shelf.

Had gone to Luxman equipment in the early 90's, and basically stuck with it until 2019, when I decided to get a new system.

I listened to a lot of gear at a local fine audio shop and decided on a modest set of equipment that fit my needs.  A fairly simple system, just a Naim Uniti Star which is an all-in-one CD player, streamer and integrated amp.  For speakers a set of Goldenear Reference.  I later added a Goldenear "Super Sub" to bring out the lows a bit better.  I added high end connection and power cables and a power conditioner.

The sound from this system is many steps up from what I had, but I realize it is not what some of you have after reading some of the posts.

My question is, am I worthy of being called an "Audiofile"?  I just turned 70 and I listen to music all the time, way more than TV or other media.  My hearing is not the best and I wear hearing aids, so my level of music enjoyment is somewhat compromised.

I do enjoy the discussions and reviews of high end equipment, just not sure I "fit in".  Thanks for your comments in advance!

Tom

bipestuff

if you want to learn, no. if you want to get help with people throwing gear recommendations at you, hell yes @bipestuff 

and no, you're not an audiophile until you can locate the PRaT and Inner plankton of your music you listen to

You have to develop a THICK SKIN when reading and posting in Audiophile forums. Many of the members (including myself) are older and retired and are set in their ways. You will find many know-it-all’s in audiophile forums who think their opinions and answers are the only correct one’s. Learn to ignore these people and this forum will be fine for you. Remember its just a hobby and not everything is an absolute. We all have an opinion and its fine to express it.

Tune up your bullshit filter and you'll be fine!  Looking forward to your posts too ...

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@bipestuff 

There’s no "audiophile" standard; just different folks liking to call themselves that, with varying degrees of verisimilitude. Don’t worry about it and welcome to the forum!