How to stop being an audiophile?

[howardtheduc]

My wife suggests a 1 in 1 out policy; a new thing comes in, at least one existing thing must leave.

 

[Westy56]

I just have to listen to my system to know I'm not one.

 

[ScottFan355]

That's easy, a lot of people here figured it out long ago! Marry an uptight woman/man who thinks your audio equipment is ugly and won't tolerate it!

 

[llwhtt]

My "get married" was in jest just as many of the other replies were. After all I did not invent the the term W.A.F., Wife Acceptance Factor. A good customer of mine just left his long time girlfriend, the audio disease was a major factor.

 

[SoCal Sam]

One piece in, two pieces out.

 

[ScottFan355]

My "get married" was in jest just as many of the other replies were. After all I did not invent the the term W.A.F., Wife Acceptance Factor. I good customer of mine just left his long time girlfriend, the audio disease was a major factor.

Still waiting to hear about HAF

 

[peerson]

Start listening to music exclusively on your phone. If that don't do it, nothing will.

 

[llwhtt]

I haven't heard of HAF, must have something to do with shoes and purses.

 

[Hyfi]

I met my wife in '77 on the way to see The Song Remains the Same. We started a conversation about music that night which has never ended.

 

[BigElCat]

I'm streaming music thru Amazon.

It's worthwhile because it's convenient, but it's a little thin and reedy sounding on my system.

 

[Mr.White]

Get yourself some kick-ass radio transcriptions of your favorite artists. Great performances, so-so recordings.

 

[Silentnet]

Don't blow your system by running it at high volume after connecting two sets of 4 ohm speakers to an 8 ohm rated amp, presenting a 2 ohm load...

Or you, like the OP, will have to stop being an audiophile.

 

[spark1]

Don't blow your system by running it at high volume after connecting two sets of 4 ohm speakers to an 8 ohm rated amp, presenting a 2 ohm load...

Or you, like the OP, will have to stop being an audiophile.

I think that would be a 1 ohm nominal load...but you would probably need to ask an audiophile to be sure.

 

[OMGCat!]

If you think that being an Audiophile (using the accepted definition of the word) is a bad thing but really enjoy listening to music then maybe you should go to live events instead of listening to recorded music.
If you dislike being an Audiophile in the derogatory way it's sometimes described then you should hang out here a while and relax with a bunch of laid back people who like to listen to music, have fun playing with gear and like to talk to each other about it. You'll realize it's not such a bad thing to be after all.

 

[tshrew]

Fire up the ICOM and listen to some SSB for a while. Nevermind! That might make it worse! Lol 73 W8BT

 

[beanoil]

I know a guy named Phil that's into audio.
He claims he is not an audiophile but he has been referred to as Audio Phil.
You should hear his audio files.

I don't think you ever stop being one by definition. I think everyone looks for that tweak, the next mod, a better mouse trap, (especially if Kia hamster size). The kaizen concept is applicable here. Always improving.
There is no time limit on one's audiophileness. Some will become content short term with their own audiophilality, until they get with someone who has more. Ultimate audiophilabsolism is all but impossible, but you can get pretty close with the proper application of alcohol and an amp that when cranked up makes the sun dim, or could actually make Beethoven hear his 9th.
Have the pizza guy on speed dial... you'll always be an audiophile to him, bopping up your walkway, MP3's in his earbuds.

 

[tubed]

Prozac.

 

[theophile]

Easiest way to stop being an audiophile is to hold your breath.

 

[JamVal]

As near as I can tell, most here are married. I often read...."My wife this, my wife that".....

FYI, I am married.

Yeah, that's true, but it does slow you down.

 

[JamVal]

My wife suggests a 1 in 1 out policy; a new thing comes in, at least one existing thing must leave.

Same approach that half the population does with their spouses.