Some people have lost sight as to " what is it to be an audiophile " ? Anyone spending any amount of money to achieve greater detail retrieval from our recordings, ime, makes one an audiophile. Now, there are levels that people take, and it mostly has to do with the $ amount one can afford. I have heard many many systems over the years, and some of the most expensive I have heard, fall short of my listening preferences and personal criteria, which cannot be ignored. We are all different, and with time, we all seek specifics in what we want our recorded music to sound like. I think the area with listeners that confuses me with this hobby ( I worked with many listeners throughout the years ), are those that actually listen to music ( 1st and foremost ), and those that are more interested in listening to the equipment, which we are all guilty of to some extent. Another A’gon member brought to my attention on another thread, a very interesting statement by a WBF member, describing was I was trying to say on this other thread...This statement was ( not word for word )" I want to hear WHAT the musicians are doing on the stage / studio / environment ". For over 50 years, this has always been my mission. And keep in mind, as I have said many times before, we are at the mercy of the " recordings ". My best, and Enjoy ! Always, MrD.
