Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?

Soulgoober, I understand completely. The answer for me was to change my working hours so they differ from hers. I still see her, but not as much, and I have more time with the music while she's at work. This may not work for everyone, but I'm happy. :)

Cheers,
John

I think I said this before, but the answer is
headphones, headphones, headphones. I know most folks don't
think they can substitute for speakers, and I didn't
believe it either, but they have their own special
charms that become addictive. This is especially true
with a high-quality source and top-notch (possibly tube)
amplification. You REALLY hear what
the components (and cables and everything upstream) are
doing, for better or worse, and you will gain a new appreciation of high end equipment.
The intimacy and detail can be astounding and truly satisfying, just in a different way from speakers.
And there is soundstaging, image separation, and
other spatial information associated with speakers.
Also, things have improved a lot in the last 10 years
or so. It's a nice adventure if you go down this path.
It is a true alternative to speakers, and maybe even preferable. (And no worrying about room acoustics.)
I'm just a long time headphone fan, and I have no
role in the audio business whatsoever, I'm just speaking from the heart here. (I'm also got a wife and have had to
adapt to making love and personal music harmonize.)

Women 'love' music and being 'with' their man. Play em something they like. A good system is a panty remover, lots of young guys know it.

11-28-07: Psacanli
Women 'love' music and being 'with' their man. Play em something they like.

True, but they love different kind of music. When my wife and I were dating, about 25 years ago, she always commented on how similar our musical tastes were. Both of our tastes have changed over the years....in different directions. She's all Country now. I like Jazz, Blues, Rock and Classical. I'm not a fan of Country, Rap or Opera.
I can listen to her Country on the car stereo or her boombox, but please, not on the big rig!

A good system is a panty remover, lots of young guys know it.

Yes, but this is because they are with young ladies who are trying to please their man in order to get themselves a wedding ring. Once they have their ring, the man no longer has 'hand', as they say on Seinfeld. A good system is not a panty remover for a 'mature' woman...believe me.

Cheers,
John

Hey John, I bet your rig will work like a charm. How about trying some Willie Nelson, Rany Travis & Bonnie Raitt. One Day at a Time, & Yours Love by Willie; You, & Thing called Love by Bonnie; and The Truth is Lyin Next to You, and Forever& Ever,Amen by Randy. (You'll probably be surprised at the sound of the older recordings by Willie.) Cheers. Pete