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What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile?

I had been pondering this question since I have been involved in audio. Not sure what audiophile means. I went to a few fellow audio gurus get together events and although I had fun and liked the company, I felt out of place. In fact of the opinions and passion people here on Audiogon have, I do not have such strong attachments. So what is your take.... are you an audiophile? If you are, how do you know?
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audition__audio
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audition__audio
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Who cares is absolutely correct. If you dont spend enough, according to some, you are not an audiophile. If you spend too much you are not an audiophile. I like music and I like the way a better system brings me closer to my music. Call me what you want but if my standards and system goals differ from yours that shouldnt change this definition.

audition__audio
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Why do we even need to separate the gear from the experience? One would need to get into the mind of another enthusiast to really know their motivations. This is all just a huge spankfest and it is a total waste of time. Such conversations are prompted by all sorts of reasons; none of which are related to audio. 

audition__audio
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Exactly my point. Thanks! Because of course anyone who spend (insert amount) is gullible and thus an audiophile.  Dont get you started on tweeks and cables right?

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