You Still Need, What??

11-01-11: Hevac1
Thats why you do not bring anything home for the system unless it is complete.

I think this quote from Hevac1 says it all (according to me).....
If you have a nit-picky wife like many of us do (since this hobby is mostly about lots of discretionary income) then you'll have to get way smarter about managing your wife. Be wise about what you disclose about your intentions to upgrade or add new equipment, etc. Be wise when yo disclose that there's a new addition to the electronics, etc. You'll have to refrain from opening your mouth upon every idle thought you have re. your system, your desires for improvement of the system & your intentions to upgrade. Otherwise, it looks like, you're going to get in a lot of trouble.....
It looks like you will need to do what you have to do before you'll get a chance to do what you want to do.

My wife always thought that a jewelry concession should always exist in hi end stereo stores. She thought they would make more money from sparkling minerals than from black boxes.

By the way, Moonguy....when you get your turntable, dump the VPI minifeet and screw in Bearpaws.... Vermontaudio.com Still another add-on to be reckoned with.

If was to choose a wife who is fascinated by shiny objects, I would find one who is still distracted when I jiggle my keys.

Nandric - If you need to have this discussion prior to getting married then you should already know that you're talking to the wrong person.

I have always made sure that my wife is well taken care of so that when I do choose to spent money on toys it's not a selfish purchase. When we were first married I got her a new flute that was much better quality than the one she had and even though she doesn't play it a lot, it's one of her favorite things.

Not only do I like to have nice things, but I much prefer for her to also have nice things.

If you know what's required prior to making a purchase make sure she's fully informed so that she doesn't think that you're constantly changing the plan.

You wouldn't like it if she came home with a new dress and then you found out that she also wanted new shoes and a purse that were also expensive. You'd prefer to know upfront, return the favor.