The word audiophile gets thrown around a lot—sometimes with pride, sometimes with a raised eyebrow. But what does it really mean to be one? It’s not about how expensive your gear is, or how many specs you can rattle off. Being an audiophile is about loving music enough to chase its truth. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the mindset, the passion, and the reason so many of us devote ourselves to better sound.

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