Music lover or audiophile?


I think you have to decide, are you a music lover or audiophile?  I know the majority will say, both.
 I’m not so sure though. The nature of audiophilia is to get in there and fiddle with the tools, like any other hobbyist.  The difference in our hobby though is that presumably, our ultimate goal is to have the best musical experience we can get. The hobbyist is never really finished. The manipulation of the materials is the fun. The music lover, however, wants to get the most out of that esthetic experience.  
By continually plying materials, the audiophile is on an endless quest for better sound.
 After years of this quest, I’ve decided I can be a music lover or an audiophile.  I’m happy listening to my system now the way it is.  So, I’ve decided to be a music lover once again.
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Showing 1 response by rootmann

Maybe the answer lies very simply in your audio lifestyle.  I would postulate, that if you have 1000, 5000 or 8000 posts in the many audio type forums, maybe you're an audiophile whether you want to admit it or not.
If on the other hand, you spend the majority of your time enjoying your music regardless of type, while enjoying a glass of your favorite beverage, while reading a good book, then you are more than likely a music lover!!! 
If every time you enter your listening abode, whether alone, with your significant other, or your friends and put on the same albums/cd/stream to highlight your great system, then you probably have your answer.... 
Whether you like the answer or not, it is what it is... Happy listening!!! And a happy Memorial Day weekend to all...