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07-21-01
I managed it by getting my wife as into it as i am. this was ... Dbw1
07-21-01
I always tell the truth and either get an approval or not. ... Dekay
07-21-01
My wife is very understanding. she understands i could be i ... Vegasears
07-21-01
Honetsty about what you can afford is the best approach. to ... Blueswan
07-21-01: Lornecherry
Girl friends and wives are easy to cope with, provided you follow some very simple audio rules that I've picked up from the audiogon site....
1) Try to find a truly balanced mate. Avoid the single ended type, as I hear they don't sound as good and tend to get a bit loose after a while.
2) Make sure she's solid state. Older tube types tend to burn out after too much use and are hard to find replacements for. (Tube swapping can be fun, but don't get caught.)
3) Be sure to use adequate room treatments. Mine likes Ethan Allan. Avoid Sears and Ikea, or your mate will constantly sound bad.
4) If you don't like what you hear after a few months, upgrade quickly to something else. Constant upgrading can be quite expensive.
5) Make sure that she has an adequate source of power in order to avoid unecessary static and interference. If that doesn't help, get her own dedicated line, plug her in, and leave her alone.
6) Give her a chance to warm up before you do any serious listening. This is especially helpful for tube wives, who can become sweet sounding and forgiving after you listened to them for half an hour or so.
7) Try to find a remote control model. If they're too loud you can simply turn them off without lifting your feet off the couch.
8) Certain new models can be programmed to respond to a series of commands, such as: "Honey, I'll be back by 2:00 AM", or Can you get me another beer from the fridge?" However, these models tend to be very expensive and hard to find on the open market. Those of us that do have them, tend not to part with them.
9) If they blow a fuse, it means you've accidently touched something that's overly sensistive, or she's got her wires crossed.
10) If the volume becomes too loud, leave the room and go put away dishes or clean something. The volume will be lower and less irritating when you return.
Above all, make sure you spend time listening to her each evening and be sure not to turn her off until you leave for work in the morning. --Lorne
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07-21-01
I learned many many years ago from a pro...my father. my dad ... Ucmgr
07-21-01
I use to sneak the stuff in. hide the receipt. tell sales pe ... Glen
07-21-01
You folks are great : ) besides lorne's "suggestions ... Sean
07-21-01
I consider myself lucky in that, while by no means rich, my ... Garfish
07-21-01
My girlfriend doesn't care ...... but my wife moans once in ... Catalogwiz
07-22-01
Loved this post, and lornecherry you cracked me up. sean als ... Djohn
07-22-01
Dekay, i bet you bought that princess diana mix"n" ... David99
07-22-01
I used to try a lot of the tricks mentioned above, but got t ... Driver
07-22-01
My wife is pretty cool about it. we been together for 28 yea ... Rosstaman
07-22-01
Honesty is indeed the best policy, but marraige involves com ... Djlackey5
07-22-01
Hi, upgrade you girlfriend, (or wife)! from italy, diver (p. ... Diver
07-22-01
David99: very funny and i had forgotten about the old laund ... Dekay
07-22-01
Dekay,isnt that the way one washes clothes anyway? i guess i ... David99
07-22-01
Yes, david it's a bit warm now so maybe save the chick magne ... Dekay
07-22-01
Dekay-hmm,so the wife told you to loose the sweater because ... David99
07-22-01
Not a problem, not to worry: i sold my old "button&quo ... Dekay
07-22-01
Throw 'em out!!! see how long they can make it on their own ... Docroc
07-22-01
Ps: david, having privately discussed a few minor matters w ... Dekay
07-22-01
My wife has listened with me for over thirty years. she was ... Pls1
07-22-01
Girlfriends and wifes, how do i cope? easy, i never allow ... Albertporter
07-22-01
Psssttt...... the secret is to bring your wife into this mad ... Angela100
07-22-01
Angela, do you use this on your husband, or are you still lo ... Albertporter
07-22-01
I subscribed to various audio magazines and was an enthusias ... Ozfly
07-22-01
Albert, that is how he seduced me into this madness.... he g ... Angela100
07-23-01
I've attempted (successfully, i think) to get my wife used t ... Kthomas
07-23-01
My wife has started using the system more, when i am out (wh ... Dekay
07-23-01
I "done in" my man, buried him in a shallow pit in ... Elizabeth
07-23-01
What a shame. i assume that at 14 years old he was at his p ... Dekay
07-23-01
Elizabeth, i hope you buried him with the portion of the mu ... Albertporter
07-23-01
My best break was w/ my mother in law. we auditioned speaker ... Gregm
07-23-01
Greg, i'll give you three tweaks and a small box of cables f ... Ozfly
07-24-01
Oz, you're onto something there. thanks for opening my eyes! ... Gregm
07-24-01
simple i don't keep count of her shoes and she doesn't co ... Mwalsdor
07-24-01
I did not visit this thread for a while because i thought it ... Slawney
07-24-01
Hi, my name is margrit, and i have known "slawney" ... Slawney
07-24-01
Bravo! Drubin
07-24-01
Yes, thank you for the insight margrit. you have done well ... Dekay
07-25-01
What a wonderful lady. thanks for sharing your experiences ... Albertporter
07-27-01
She doesn't ask, and i don't tell. we've been married for ov ... Jmcgrogan2
08-23-01
I was married to an audiophile once. i encouraged him to bu ... Suzy
08-23-01
Suzy: what a great story from "the other side." m ... Cornfedboy
10-22-01
Hay kelly do you go with your wife when she goes to europe o ... Tireguy
10-26-01
I've got a new girlfriend who could care less about this aud ... South_park
10-26-01
Hiding the pre and cds in an arty-but-rigid arts&crafts cabi ... Subaruguru
10-31-01
Give the wife more back rubs while listening to the equips n ... Trappist
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