It happens all the time. This can apply to someone with a huge ego as well as someone with a deflated ego. Both want to impress, one feels inferior, one feels superior, both hide in the material world. Maybe they will get bored and sell the stuff to one of us at a deep dicount!!
is "audiophilia" another form of conspicuous consu
i expect that most audiophiles are hobbyists where music is primary.
what about those who "appreciate" quality components as a form of conspicuous consumption for its own sake, to impress other people , etc. .
would anyone admit that the reason for their component purchases was not to further their appreciation of music but to satisfy other motivations, like having a big boat or expensive car ?
what about those who "appreciate" quality components as a form of conspicuous consumption for its own sake, to impress other people , etc. .
would anyone admit that the reason for their component purchases was not to further their appreciation of music but to satisfy other motivations, like having a big boat or expensive car ?