A Beginner's Guide to Audiophile

@soix and @edcyn

+1

The real learning that is required in high end audio is to be exposed to the terminology then examples of real sound, and in reproduced equipment. Over and over again.

I have been learning about sound and music / reproduction for fifty years… I continue to learn. I only got rhythm and pace down about ten years ago, although reading and listening all that time. Ok, maybe I am slow… but it is a process of reading and exposure.

Get Robert Harley’s book: The Complete Guide to High End Audio. I re-read it every few years. All questions will be answered.

If your interest continues,  get a subscription to Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. 

There area number of definitions of audiophile. My favorite is: someone who’s audio system cost more than their car. I have qualified in that case since the 1970’s… typically 2x or more. It isn’t a term about exact sound quality, it is about commitment to the pursuit… definitely in the fanatic category… in pursuit of the absolute sound. 
 

My partner of over 35 years jokes about there being normal dollars and “audio dollars”. One hundred dollars equals one audio dollars. I will not pay a couple hundred dollars for a new lamp… but $5,000 for new interconnects… no problem… a bargain.

@pmiller115 

+1 😁😁👍