It's about mindset, not money. I have friends that have built most of their systems from scratch or kits. I also have friends that have paid $250K+ for a dedicated room and electronics. I consider both groups audiophiles.
Some people have a lot to time, some have a lot of money and some have a lot of knowledge and skill. Any of them that commit a significant amount of their time, money or knowledge/skill toward better audio reproduction could certainly be considered audiophiles.
Some people have a lot to time, some have a lot of money and some have a lot of knowledge and skill. Any of them that commit a significant amount of their time, money or knowledge/skill toward better audio reproduction could certainly be considered audiophiles.