Wife Acceptance Factor

Jefff1: Very, very funny!

I have bought and sold so much stuff that my wife really doesn't care. I have proved that we could liquidate it all so quickly if need be, heaven forbid, that she really could care less what I spend. But.... since we don't have a dedicated media/listening room yet, I must be able to hide all of the gear if someone is coming over. Works out well for me that way too though. I love Magnepan's and since they are so thin and relatively light, they can be slid together and out of the way behind a decorative screen. That made them an easy sell.

If all else fails, don't forget that there's always the Blue Circle "Music Pumps":

http://www.onhifi.com/product/bluecircle_musicpumps_purse.htm

hey guys [and gals!]
happy to say that's not a problem in our houshold...we are partners on this "two channel/audio only" adventure and in that lies the true satisfaction of our hobby...shared experience!
azjake

You get what you earn. You get what you accept. If audio is important earn the money so the family does not suffer and then do not buy into WAF. It is important to you and if you are a good and loyal spouse/parent/partner/lover/friend she will see that you get your toys! Be patient with the purchases however. Do not constantly upgrade or change out. Find a good system and only upgrade on an irregular interval. It would be nice to involve her and/or the children. My son (soon to be 22) wants my system! In other words be realistic and responsible. Your system is for the music not vice versa. Alternatively...do not get married.