Can I ever stand to listen to our system again

While i'm sorry for your loss, I think that your wife would want you to remember the good times that you had together. Obviously, you loved each other very much and the fact that she was willing to work with you in picking out your system components tells us that she was a rare woman. Don't blame your system or turn away from the joy of music for your loss, but instead, use them both to help you through this tough time. After all, you picked out the components together, so you still have a reminder of the times that you and your wife spent enjoying both your system and music together.

Best wishes and God Bless... Sean
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My condolences to a fellow Audiogonner. Please remember, music is one of the ways that will heal the heart and soothes your soul. Your wife will definitely want you to continue this hobby which the both of you enjoyed together.

Keep listening and this will help you cherrish the moments you have spent together.

Imagine if you had fought over every purchase and never got to say you are sorry.
Soon you will be able to play her favorite peice of music and smile.

My sister died this spring. I drive by her house on the way to work. Her car is parked there. At first her absence will make you sad. Eventually her memory will make you happy.
Godspeed.

My sincere sympathies. It sounds as if you shared a passion for music with your wife, and cherished your time together. May your family, friends, good memories, and music bring you some peace.