What is an Audiophile?


Jax2, I think put up a link to a series of definitions, but I wonder what the Audiogon community considers an Audiophile.
uppermidfi
Someone who spends more time on Audiogon.com, Audioasylum.com, Audiocircle.com, etc. than actually listening to their system. That would be me. Hope my boss doesn't find out about this habit, er, I mean, hobby.
What Hartwerger said, and someone whom just purchased a $200 Norah Jones First Edition CD, and even considering buying a $1500 First Edition 1986 Japan pressed mandarin CD. Hope my wife does not find out about the actual cost. LOL
She'll find out when she sets her hot teacup on it to protect the antique side table.
Tireguy, I'd revise that a bit to say "someone who enjoys music but is driven mad by continually perceived shortcomings of the reproduction of it". I'd argue that most audiophiles love music but are hounded by the imperfections of their, or anyone's, system. You got me thinking Tim -- that's always dangerous ...

PBB, doesn't that describe most politicians too???