[Big Al]

How and when do you know when you can call yourself a true audiophile? Is it when you spend like a $3000 on upgrades on headphones, interconnects, cables, pads, etc... different ripping/encoding methods on a $299 MP3 device (iPod 4g 20GB in my case) to sound like a CD or Vinyl? This is what I'm trying to do and the sound is great where I'm at right now. I have not problems with spending $$$ but there are some many variables, each set of cans I purchase sound so unique with my set-up and I can't buy them all! Does it ever end?

 

[timoteus]

I don't think money has anything to do with it. I consider anyone an audiophile that is interested in doing some critical listening and improving the quality of sound coming from whatever gear they are using.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by Big Al How and when do you know when you can call yourself a true audiophile?

http://www.answers.com/audiophile

There even is a link to head-fi!

To me, you are an audiophile if you are able to differentiate & appreciate -> gain pleasure from a good reproduction of sound. And that is... priceless.

 

[Big Al]

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Originally Posted by timoteus I don't think money has anything to do with it. I consider anyone an audiophile that is interested in doing some critical listening and improving the quality of sound coming from whatever gear they are using.

Then I think I "broke my cherries". I'm after every note I may be missing.