"audiophiles listen to their equipment"


That quote is misattributed to Alan Parsons, as I understand. Anyway saying there's a problem with wanting good sound is like saying an instrument designer, aiming for beautiful sound, could not possibly be a music lover and is only interested in the sound of the instruments. I.e. the sound is inseparable from the music. For me the beauty of the sound, good microdynamics, and so on, are the "doors" to the meaning of the music.

magon

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I put together two good stereos - living room and home office. I listen all the time, and I have a fair-sized collection of vinyl, CD’s, and even cassettes. Also I have a good streamer and subscribe to Apple Music.

I was getting way into the audiophile side of things for a while as I got the systems to be as good as possible within my financial restraints. I’m good at buying quality gear at good prices.

I’m so happy now with these setups, and my small collection of excellent headphones as well. I’ve been on a huge music discovery kick, in and out of record shops, and online moving between Wikipedia and Apple Music, reading, learning, listening.

That’s the joy for me. I know my stereos can be improved, which will enhance enjoyment. But I am so settled in to loving it as it is, and digging the music, which is what it’s all about. Don’t want to hear music on a shite system, that’s for sure. Just make it so you’re happy, don’t get obsessed with so-called "perfection", and enjoy!