Where does the designation of "Audiophile" fit...


In the overall way you see Yourself? This has probably been asked before, so forgive me please if it is redundent. I actually started thinking about this after reading another thread here about the "typical Audiophile". It got me curious. Are You an Audiophile first and foremost, or does this distinction fall in place behind other badges you might wear. Parent? Professional? Volunteer? Maybe you would not even describe yourself as an Audiophile? Whatever the case may be, I am often suprised by what I read in these threads. I see people here as being extremely generous and friendly-sometimes unbelievably compassionate & funny, always very intelligent, beyond merely being well informed. I see myself as being fortunate to have such a resource.
timf
I'm now convinced that audiophilia is a state of mind rather then a level of expertise. All things audio being relitive so to speak. Nothings clear cut, there is no BEST, There are no gurus. we run the gammit from the obtuse to the obsessed. Labels aside, Music in all its forms is THE universal language. How and why we get there is unique to each of us. The shareing is good.
I consider the label itself derogatory, it connotes a certain snobbishness....
Audiophiledom is pretty damn far down on my list of priorities.
More than anything else, im a gear head, and i like having nice things.

All you gotta do is check out my system.It has been in sorry shape for almost 9-10 months.

I have other responcibilitys that i have to take care of before i start dropping cash into my rig. Need to re-carpet the basement and stairs, need to renovate my bathroom, need to do some landscaping in the backyard, etc etc.

I recently spend nearly a grand on an upgrade on my system. Hopefullyy within a few months my house will be done and i can start dumping more money into the rig.