I'm hoping the NY Times article mentioned recently here indicates a trend for women to become serious audiophiles in increasing numbers. I'm not holding my breath however. For as long as I can remember this has been a male, almost exclusively hetro game, especially on forums and newsgroups.
Which reminds me - I know Stephen M is supposed to be straight but when I laid eyes on his expression in the attached shot I found myself wondering if that grin is one of lust, envy or simple admiration for the technology.