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Why aren't Rush fans more audiophile-natured?

As a member of more than a few Rush boards, and as a long term audiophile, I'm amazed that more Rush fans aren't dedicated audiophiles. Most seem content with the standard Pioneer/Kenwood/Crutchfield type of stuff and while there's nothing wrong with that, the band's music really comes alive in a good two channel set-up. Most times when I list my components, the vast majority of the board either has no idea or doesn't care.

This is true of the greater population in general, but any thoughts on why fans of one of the most musical rock bands ever would seem detached from hi-fidelity? I have some theories, but I want to hear from the audiophile community.
simao

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czarivey
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If you can find audiophile Clash fans, consider them not audiophiles.
czarivey
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there are gazillion of bands like that even more than you can ever imagine.
rush haven't been released on audiophile pressings and haven't been presented to audiophile crowd during shows.
an audiophile crowd is infinitessimal compared to the rest of population so audiophile re-issues are rather done on pop bands and/or orchestras. i haven't seen clash represses as well or audiophiles clash fans.
any skinny puppy or sisters of mercy fans(goth rock)
how about experimental or noise music? i haven't seen it's being discussed here. saw discussion about rap being hated here, but not punk rock or experimental simply because these bands would make no sense for audiophile remastering and presenting in audio shows for 'critical listening' imagine that!
czarivey
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06-10-14: Notec
Because:

1.) Rush sucks after MOVING PICTURES

I like Power Windows. It's great album and very well recorded nearly on all of releases.
czarivey
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More post 2000 releases blend indie with prog punk and noise. hot combo kool sound kool music, not classic rock for sure, but they step with time and do the best.
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