HiFi dealers & audiophile wife problems

The one that works real well for me is: "No dear that's not a new component - I just had the faceplate changed". Once - that was really the truth. I changed the faceplate of an ARC LS 5 from black to silver. The explanation worked so well I've been using it ever since. The only trouble I've had was my switch from a Sonic Line 3 to a BAT VK 50SE. She keeps asking me what happened to that cute litlle round remote. (She knows I never lose anything).

Tenniswino, you are a sick puppy, but I do feel some slight pangs of admiration.

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.