In Reply to: Why I'm not an audiophile posted by shamburg on May 12, 2021 at 12:32:59:
There is no "true" sound. All audio reproductions, however sophisticated, are mere shadows on the wall.A piano in real space. But where is the listener? The microphone? The sound will change significantly depending on location. As well as on countless other physical and psycho-acoustic factors.
So why not just enjoy the sound that pleases you and inspires you. That makes you happy.
Rather than chase what is, in plain fact, unobtainable.
My humble 70s dorm system. Happy. My endlessly tweaked, relentlessly costly current system. Meh.
My bold, colorful, bass-loving Campfire Cascade headphones. With a modest iFi DSD Black amp/DAC running Roon and Tidal.
Delight again. Not discontent.
Non-truth is fun.
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Follow Ups
- "Truth" is just a different kind of illusion - shamburg 05/14/2113:30:18 05/14/21 (5)
- So you're a quasi-audiophile, rising above quasi when it suits you?... - musetap 11:35:35 05/16/21 (2)
- So, a quasi-mode. Oh! - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 20:53:10 05/16/21 (1)
- Have a hunch that's preferred over an audiophile in some cases... N/T - musetap 22:08:29 05/16/21 (0)
- RE: "Truth" is just a different kind of illusion - Tre' 14:07:10 05/14/21 (0)
- Ah! Then your answer is clear - go back to your 70's dorm system! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 13:43:00 05/14/21 (0)