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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...
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My wife would rather listen to nails on a chalkboard than most king crimson. Still working on that one....

On the flip side she took right to the moody blues when we met. That might have been a deal breaker. 😿
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There are three main things I spend large sums of money on:

1) wife
2) kids
3) house and related maintenance

That's a fair deal that everyone seems happy with, including me for the most part.

Actually, the money I spend on the music and audio pales in comparison to these main areas, as it probably should be and it is a good investment I would say that keeps me well entertained and cheerful.

If only Al Bundy had a nice stereo......

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Keep them apart?
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Spend half the budget on jewelry or equivalent for the lady and buy used with the remainder.

In my case, audio is my main hobby that costs $$$s, and I treat my wife right, so she does not mind when I indulge on occasion.
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