Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?


I would be very interested in finding out how one manages to justify (or sneak in the home) expensive audio equipment without having to sell your soul to the Devil? It's quite a challenge for many of us I think. I heard of someone buying a Bel Canto DAC and telling his girlfriend that " Oh it's just a $ 100.00 power conditionner", or whatever. Seem like we need to get creative here if we can pursue this crazy hobby much longer! Regards All...
ampman66

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Woe to the married audiophile. It's a constant battle. Great post by the way!

First of all, why is this such a male only activity? I don't get it. Is it the fascination with tweeking, with electronics?

Well, what works best for me is not to surprise my wife, but to just wear her down. She ends up saying, "just go buy it."

Now mind you I have one of the cheapest systems ever. I've spent a total of less than $2000 for a kick -ss sounding system. I have Dahlquist speakers hooked up to an old B&K.

Dan