Pooh Bear wrote:

124 wrote:

If an audiophile spends more than $200 000 US
for a power amplifier and is presented with evidence that it sounds
identical to a $200 receiver, to accept the evidence would mean a
devastating blow to that audiophile's ego . If I spent that kind of
money on a power amplifier and was presented with the evidence,
there is a very good chance that I would never accept the evidence.

The correct term is audiophool. ;-)

Which is exactly why it is very difficult for some audiophiles to admit
that they have been taken for a ride. Only a few can admit that they
were foolish and bought into the myth. Magazines like _Stereophile_
and _The Absolute Sound_ do not give a damn about helping audiophiles.
They do give a damn about helping unethical high-end companies sell
their products. These magazines and companies understand this
psychology and ruthlessly exploit it.

--124