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is "audiophilia" another form of conspicuous consu

i expect that most audiophiles are hobbyists where music is primary.

what about those who "appreciate" quality components as a form of conspicuous consumption for its own sake, to impress other people , etc. .

would anyone admit that the reason for their component purchases was not to further their appreciation of music but to satisfy other motivations, like having a big boat or expensive car ?
mrtennis
mrtennis OP
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i think cosmetics/appearances of the components, especially a "big" tube amp when on may impress some people. perhaps, a shiny chrome preamp, with a lot of buttons and large speakers are impressive as well.

finally, telling someone that the stereo system cost over 6 figures, may also impress some people.
rockadanny
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Never! Not for me. Every purchase has been an important piece of the puzzle working towards a perfectly (for me) satisfying sound. If I could get that from an ugly $35 boom box I'd get it and have lots of $$ to spend otherwise.
cyclonicman
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It happens all the time. This can apply to someone with a huge ego as well as someone with a deflated ego. Both want to impress, one feels inferior, one feels superior, both hide in the material world. Maybe they will get bored and sell the stuff to one of us at a deep dicount!!
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limomangus
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