Wednesday, November 2, 2016

What it Means To Be an Audiophile

Audio Components
The author's audio rack
Lately, I have been expanding my knowledge in the music I listen to as well as what I mediums utilize (such as vinyl and cassettes). I had many inspirations, such as from the cassettes I had taken from my grandfather after he had died, as well as taking in the vinyls from my mother's closet and giving them a new home. With this newfound experience, I have been wondering: "what does it mean to be extremely wise when it comes to music?" Well, according to the Audioholics Magazine, the writer begins with an explanation of their own definition of an audiophile: which is basically you thinking about music all of the the time. Quote on quote: "Morning, noon and night!"

The author then continues on to explain their experience with upgrading various pieces of audio equipment with both their vinyl and cassette setup throughout the decades. They also mention CD, DVD, and Laserdisc setups(they point out that this is not the focus of the article.)
The author is very specific in what media they convert and their listening routines (such as that of music in the car and their preferred audio setup.)

At the end of the article, the author ties in their final thoughts as well as bringing in a quote from the famous Agnes de Mille, "the truest expression of a people it in its dances and music; bodies never lie"
I feel the criteria that is presented is very good in terms of what it can be. I feel as if maybe the article would have benefited without the mention of the laserdisc and DVD part; however it is a part of his history of their equipment collection that can be associated with having lots of experience.

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