Are you an "audiophile"?

Thank god, some irony still exists somewhere.

Nice.

I don't have a stubble covered head yet. I'm safe. And I do tend to ramble on about music and don't mention brands or tech spec unless prompted. No really. I don't. Honestly.

Ha ha, love it

Oi I am dentist, but the last thing I would have would be stubbles ! This sound more like Hungryhalibut's description of an audiophile, namely fat, bald and stubbly, oh dear !  ATB Peter

A very true and well informed write-up of yours that, Kev?

I wondered which paper you worked for

Debs

My son didn't see anything unusual in this.......which is deeply concerning. G

It may seem out of keeping, but I have only ever discussed my system here on the Forum - with fellow loons, I suppose - and my favourite Naim retailer! He thinks that I am a loon!

The report is quite disturbing actually!

ATB from George

Love it. 

Too funny!

 My girlfriend thought it particularly funny, but thankfully didn't liken it to me!

I only discuss audio gear with other gearheads however I rarely discuss music with audiophiles who listen to boring audiophile muzak

If I meet someone who listens to a lot of good music but has a crappy system I talk about the music first but eventually hint that they might enjoy their music more with a decent setup.

I do the same with ill equipped people who like to cook. I explain to them that, for starters, a good chef's knife and cutting board are a really worthwhile investment that will make the whole experience much more enjoyable. They usually end up thanking me and wonder how they ever managed without.

Love the bit about stale cake

Funny story.

Makes me think about how i got into it, and the fact that i do it for me, and my own pleasure alone. HIFI will never make status symbols like cars or watches for example.

Every now and then one of my friends ask me why and how, and i try the same "lame story" they don't get it, they all like it but don't get it.

... that speak monotonously about hifi equipment....

Mono is best though ...

I have friends who aren't into HiFi who do understand when I play them some music on my system. They suddenly turn into kids in a sweet shop with my record collection. 

A friend of mine who uses a Linn Axis was "literally" speechless recently when I played him some tunes - I was genuinely worried that I might have to do something to start him breathing 

Very funny as the Daily Mash often is, but worryingly recognisable.

Steve J, snap! Though in my case perusing the album store on Nstream.

The line I hear most often is "Wow, that sounds really clear.." followed by questions on where are all your albums.. At this point I switch topic or go back to talking music, otherwise my breath starts to smell of stale cake.. and that glazed look starts appearing in my guests eyes...

Simon

Not being familiar with the Daily Mash's apparent dry sense of humor, I initially found it rather 'creepy'  .

Actually, I still do.

I know a local dealer who is even scared by some audiophiles which occassionaly (too often) visit him. This is maybe like a horro movies without blood and violence, but.. 

I have alarm for that kind of people, they always have a lot of plastic bags with every possible promo material on the shows followed by sweatty forehead, oh and a big belly too.

Mmmm, Lovely

What a super piece. You only have to look at the pictures taken at a Hifi show to see that there is more than a little truth in the article. I'm sure we all see something of ourselves in it, even though we'd rather not admit it! 

Would love to post something funny but I'm too socially awkward