In Reply to: Audiophile self-loathing posted by Jim Austin on June 14, 2011 at 04:48:28:
When you sensitize yourself to sonics and invest in good equipment, it is going to change your listening tastes and increase the importance of sound engineering. Several years ago, I considered recordings from the vantage point of composition/song and performance. Now sound engineering is added as a third important component.
My wife is a big-time foodie/cook, etc. In the "foodie world," there are apparently two types:
foodies (focus on fine dining, ingredients, innovative recipes, etc.)
chowhounds (they like good food whether it's at Nobu or at a good burger stand on 17th street)
I think that's a useful categorization for audiophiles, as well. I lean towards #1.
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- I'm going to chime in an agree with Jim - jult52 06/14/1105:54:34 06/14/11 (0)