Michael St. Clair
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There is no 'the' format for audiophiles.
Most audiophiles will continue to support multiple formats (vinyl, CD, SACD, DVD-A, reel-to-reel, etc.)
Some audiophiles may not support every format, but most will continue to support two or three.
One format is never enough, because the best performances/masterings/pressings of the artists/music you love never exists in one format.
There are of course the gear-only audiphiles, who only have a few recordings; really only using them for the purpose of demonstrating their latest cable or tweak. But I'd like to think they are in the minority.
Most audiophiles will continue to support multiple formats (vinyl, CD, SACD, DVD-A, reel-to-reel, etc.)
Some audiophiles may not support every format, but most will continue to support two or three.
One format is never enough, because the best performances/masterings/pressings of the artists/music you love never exists in one format.
There are of course the gear-only audiphiles, who only have a few recordings; really only using them for the purpose of demonstrating their latest cable or tweak. But I'd like to think they are in the minority.
