You know you're an audiophile if--

1. You have to sneak in the new piece of equipment so your wife/partner does not say "is that a new ....?"

2. You can only replace your $3k power conditioner with a $10k power conditioner because they have identical faceplate so your wife/partner does not know you have just blown your month's paycheck on the upgrade.

3. You start shopping at Wal-Mart so you can save for a new upgrade.

4. You have a tube amp next to bed so you can see the bulbs glow to fall asleep.

I have been thinking of this idea...What do you think of this idea?
Have a closet (no doors) with shelves full of junk equipment (bought from Goodwill and craigslist), bring home a new piece to add to the shelf. One day I make announcement after dinner that I am going to try out an old piece from the closet in your current set-up.

You see a photo of a hot naked woman in front of some gear and you spend all your time trying to figure out what gear it is.

You FINALLY have everything just right & the first song you play(one you've heard a hundred times) sounds so bad that you spend several hours trying to track down the problem only to realize that horrible sound is an instrument in the recording that you've never heard before.

Distracting thoughts that enter your mind while driving are about some new cables or accessory you're trying to get a hold of...

When you agree with WAY too many points mentioned previously in this thread.

When you would rather participate in forums like this rather than check your fantasy team or social networking site(s).