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 ryskie

If i go to a concert and i’m In the very back behind a column, I can hear the music, but I don’t enjoy it as much as I could.

If i’m right up front, I hear the music in all its glory and I enjoy it infinitely more.

This is why I spend money and time on my system. I believe all audiophiles are music lovers, but not all music lovers are audiophiles.