HiFi dealers & audiophile wife problems

Thanks Red. The explantion doesn't work to well with speakers. And there are can't be that "black" boxes to interchange. When I come up with something for speakers - I'll let you know. Naturally interconnecting cables are never an issue (who sees them?) Speaker wire can be a problem though - changing from Transparent Reference speaker cables to Nordost SPM caused some concern. But who would possible believe those little purple strands are $ 2,000 for the first meter. They look like you can get them for $1.95 at Radio Shack.

This is a pretty humorous discussion. But while we're busy feeling good about the deceptions, your spouse is out buying more shoes, dresses, hair appointments and manicures than you will ever notice. At least that had better be the case if she finds you out and is trying to figure out how to retaliate.

Not my wife Alf. She's too busy bringing home stray dogs. By the way - you think this stuff is expensive - try suporting a horse lover who is into "dresage". I least I see the point to audio. BUT making a horse walk around the riding ring as if it was suffering from a bad case of "heat rash"? Oh please - it's more fascinating to watch paint dry.

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who goes through the lies and deceit we audiophiles have to go through to get these new components into the house. If I were only half as creative doing my job, my boss would probably be happy to buy this stuff for me as a bonus!!!

Tenniswino, you are TOO FUNNY. I am laughing out loud!! I try to keep up front and honest about the changes in my (our) system because I hate to think of myself as Fred Flintstone or Barney Rubble! It is funny how age changes ones view of life. As I get older, (45) I find myself creeping further into Flintstones territory. I never would have guessed that this would happen , but I guess it just goes along with the other scams of life like Marriage, insurance, and, children.