I just retired and decided to upgrade my system. After doing look/listen research, I first took my wife to see the new OLED TVs. That sold her on the new tv, all I had to do was I talk up the better sounds we would get from new speakers. A week later, divine intervention! My six year old Integra pre-pro had the audio side go DOA. After talking to my audio shop, they found me a McIntosh MX -121 at the factory, at a hose-out price. YEA! I have always wanted a Mac, so I the end my wife agreed to the whole system. Of course we also had to buy summer shoes, build new landscaping borders, and I am still paying back. LOL! It was worth it, is all I have to say. Good luck to all the married guys out there.
Can the WAF Kill an Audio System?
I have looked over a lot of system pics that members have posted and have read many comments about the Wife Approval Factor. Some systems look so clean it looks like the cleaning person just left. I am wondering if the WAF is at play here or if some folks just like a room than looks neat and tidy? A cleaning person could help with the dust factor in my room but could not help its looks -- with unsightly wiring, accessories and tweaks all over the place. Frankly, if my room were good looking my system would be DOA. The SQ of my system depends on this unsightly mess. A Wife Disapproval Factor (WDF) would kill my system. How about your system? Do you wish you had more freedom to do as you please or is everything just fine with your situation and your room?