Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?

My best break was w/ my mother in law. We auditioned speakers together (the full A-Physics range) and my wife caught on! Although she considers audio as my (expensive) "toy" she does enjoy the wine scene Angela describes. And she appreciates "voudou" tweaks such as cones, shelves, etc, as long as they improve the reproduction of her favourite concerto (read Angela again).
BUT she'd never admit or discuss that -- go figure!

Overall, I'm lucky. Now, if I could get the MIL to finance the next mega$ upgrade...:^)

Oz, you're onto something there. Thanks for opening my eyes! Now, how do I get this one past the wife....

Stereo: "listening at whatever volume I wish, drinking whatever I want, with whomever I choose". WOW! What's the magic formula -- do you offer consulting services?

Great post, Mrs D! And thanks for taking the time to post... Re, Stereo's post: my problem is loudness. When I play loud, my wofe leaves the room. She leaves me in the room -- but it's more fun listening with her company than w/out!

Cheers!

they do not understand the kind of money we (I am) are ready to put into it.

Likewise, how 'bout us understanding the kind of money they invest in buying coloured @!X?@ stones stuck onto @!X?@ metal trinkets they then proceed stick into, or hang from, any available...???
Why are diamonds a girl's best friend -- rather than her husband(s) or her dog(s)???:)