My interest in the system is greater than my interest in the music. When you have a precise, revealing system, with both power and control, you can enjoy music you don't like to a far greater extent than you would otherwise, particularly if it has interesting dynamics.
"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.
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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! |
@stuartk all of the musicians I know are very much into tone
these tend to be guitar players, keyboard players, bass players, the sound of their instrument / their equipment is an essential part of their whole process for the audiophiles their equipment is the instrument… Changing the gear overtime is their contribution to the process of creativity, no different than musicians, changing their instrument or gear chain |
... and working musicians (as opposed to millionaire Rock/Pop stars) are infamous for not owning high-end audio systems or caring about home audio sonics. FYI, I’ve played guitar for over 50 years. Tonality is my top priority when it comes to audio.
With all due respect, as a creative person, I don’t agree with this assertion.
I don’t understand what you mean by "contribute to the process of creativity". Do you mean changing gear is essentially a creative process? Do you mean when audiophiles change gear, they are contributing to the artist’s creative process? Or something else?
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