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Types of Audiophiles

The Purist

A good stereo should be a transparent window into the recording session with no opinion or distortion of it’s own

 

The Dynamics Fanatics

A good stereo is like a thrill ride at a carnival. If I’m not jumping it isn’t worth listening to.

 

Live and Let Live

It’s all good man, put your money where your heart lies.

 

The Bean Counter

Buys gear like he’s stocking a used stereo store. Purchase price and retail value determine what comes and goes out.

 

The Canners

I bought my balanced headphones specifically so you wouldn’t ask me questions while I’m listening to dub step.

 

The Scientist

You can’t prove you have a soul so all your opinions are meaningless.

 

The Blind Follower

Can’t hear a difference between amp A and B so he wants to know if he should spend 5x more on B and will wait to be told which to get.

 

The Brand Loyalist

Falls in love with the idea of a brand or designer and changes his job to accommodate the demands of his audio jewelry

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The Jelousifier. Wants a system that will impress under any circumstances. It must be cheap, powerful, sound great, be beautiful, and innovative (now or for its time), all at once.

I want state-of-the-art from 20 30 40 years ago and I want it for $20 at the neighborhood good will, in perfect condition (or lovingly restored - without mention - to perfect condition.)

I want the system that other people wish they had when they visit my house. I want something that surprises people! It might look vintage but it won’t SOUND vintage it will sound simply fantastic! If I can assemble it cheaply then the listener will be twice as jealous, as they will have no chance of equaling the performance let alone the price/performance !! To throw money at a problem - where’s the sport in that?

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