I've never heard of a fake audiophile.
There are different levels of involvement in this hobby.
Sometimes an enthusiast is hampered by a lack of funds to get as deeply involved as he would like to.
Or, sometimes those with the funds,just don't feel the need to pursue it past a certain comfort level.
What I don't understand is how some folks feel that they are music lovers,not audiophiles.
We all need a "system" of some sort to enjoy the music.
If it's all about the music,then why not enjoy it to the fullest?
I suppose,if you've never heard anything better than what you have, you don't think you are missing anything.