You know you're an audiophile if--

A melomane is one who is in love with music. It is from French, although I'm sure it is in the OED.

Arthur

Your wife tells you she is filling for divorce and you next thought is
"far out, now I can have my system cranked 24/7."

gji, thumbs up, as they say, in jest the truth is told.

1. You have to sneak in the new piece of equipment so your wife/partner does not say "is that a new ....?"

2. You can only replace your $3k power conditioner with a $10k power conditioner because they have identical faceplate so your wife/partner does not know you have just blown your month's paycheck on the upgrade.

3. You start shopping at Wal-Mart so you can save for a new upgrade.

4. You have a tube amp next to bed so you can see the bulbs glow to fall asleep.

I have been thinking of this idea...What do you think of this idea?
Have a closet (no doors) with shelves full of junk equipment (bought from Goodwill and craigslist), bring home a new piece to add to the shelf. One day I make announcement after dinner that I am going to try out an old piece from the closet in your current set-up.

You see a photo of a hot naked woman in front of some gear and you spend all your time trying to figure out what gear it is.