[LugBug1]

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Question, what defines an audiophile in the first place? The more I read the forums, the more it looks like an audiophile is one who is gullible enough to spend thousands of dollars on equipment that, in blind tests, is shown not to be any better than substantially cheaper equipment, particularly DACs, cables, and amps. I consider myself an "audiophile" because I am interested in getting the best possible sound quality that I can, but my ibasso d4, 595s, and e2cs are good enough that I'm not going to deliberately seek out something better.

I'd say that it is someone who considers this hobby as "seeking perfection in sound quality". Obviously there is no such thing as perfection but its fun trying to get near to it. We all love music othewise we wouldn't have anything to do with hifi to begin with. Most people get a nice sound and are happy with that, they then enjoy the music. An audiophile will be looking for faults, or ways to further improve.... whilst still enjoying the music ofcourse!  
 

 

[Confispect]

I think audiophiles get all off into cables, scientific this, scientific that.
 
This tweeter allows me to hear squirrel's breathing. Bla Bla.
 
 

 

[rsgladwin85]

You're an audiophile when you stay logged into Head-fi.org even when you sleep so all you have to do is hit refresh to see the latest goings on.

 

[Confispect]

When you walk into the Studio and immediately start asking question about the equipment where it was purchased and how it works.

 

[ffdpmaggot]

Well I look for faults in the music, but I get the sense that a lot of people around here think budget and spending a lot on equipment equates to being an audiophile; rather than recognizing the faults and fixing them if its financially permissible at the time. 
 
Presently I don't feel like launching a new thread, and this question should be easy enough, are there any standalone transports? I essentially want a stripped down 64 gig ipod touch with a cheaper screen, no video, pictures, or apps, usb and s/pdif out and a simply power cable.

 

[Dobrescu George]

hm... you are definatevly an audiophile if you have sennheiser high end headphones... really... why did you not mentionated these in your list?.... they are like the best part of audiophilia... excepting lcd2....

 

[ardilla]

That's not an audiophile. That is a forum-addict. 
 
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You're an audiophile when you stay logged into Head-fi.org even when you sleep so all you have to do is hit refresh to see the latest goings on.

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[Confispect]

^ Interesting.
 
You know your a audiophile when you go to every meet.

 

[ardilla]

audio - phile
 
audio = sound
 
phile = love (from Greek o something)
 
Audiophile = A person who loves (gets a high level of satisfaction from) sound coming from technical gadgets and the gadgets themselves. 

 

[ib1dance]

You change your lifestyle ,where you live, so you can spend more time listening to music in a relatively noise free environment .

 

[jackwess]

...when you save the half of your money to buy audio gear. 

 

[Confispect]

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You change your lifestyle ,where you live, so you can spend more time listening to music in a relatively noise free environment .

Nice.

 

[Roller]

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...when you save the half of your money to buy audio gear. 

...half?

 

[jleewach]

when you prefer not to be called an "audiophile"

 

[Confispect]

^ Darn.