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Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase

This could lead to a hysterical thread. How many audiophiles have come home with an expensive amp/preamp/and told their wife they bought it for practically nothing? Only to have paid 3-4K they had in their private stash? How many audiophiles have secretly installed a new "toy" in their audio system thinking their wife wouldn't notice. My old girlfriend thought anything beyond a boombox was excessive. Whenever I would upgrade my system,I would come up with some far fetched tale(lie) Would love to hear your story.......
krelldog
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audiolabyrinth
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Yes, very amuseing thread, I too, do what I want in audio, I will not hide it, she helps me make the decisions, no matter the cost, it's about whats best for the system that we can afford.
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zavato
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Following up on my recent response my wife asked me today if my CD player was new. In fact, it's several years old and over a year ago she asked the same question.

But why should I be surprised? I had surgey last week (for real!) and she barely noticed. I had to find rides to the hospital and to home when I was discharged. Oh well, I guess that's the trade off, my stereo and I are largely ignored.

wrm57
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No, she's cool. She even puts up with four systems in a house that's not all that large. But I clear every substantial purchase before I make it, just to be respectful and keep her on board.
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jmcgrogan2
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Zavato, better to be ignored than to be smothered!! LOL!!
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mapman
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Only by omission.

I let her know if I am planning to buy anything new that might affect our overall budget in some way. Then, I'll answer any questions, but do not offer up anything more than asked about, which usually amounts to nothing. She generally does not really care otherwise. She likes for her family to be happy! :^)
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