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Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase

This could lead to a hysterical thread. How many audiophiles have come home with an expensive amp/preamp/and told their wife they bought it for practically nothing? Only to have paid 3-4K they had in their private stash? How many audiophiles have secretly installed a new "toy" in their audio system thinking their wife wouldn't notice. My old girlfriend thought anything beyond a boombox was excessive. Whenever I would upgrade my system,I would come up with some far fetched tale(lie) Would love to hear your story.......
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zavato
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In years past I would install new (or new to me gear) when no one would see new gear bring put on the rack. I would be amused that invariably it would takes even as long as a year for my spouse to notice the new piece, by which time I easily said, no, it's not new.

These days I do as I please, in plain sight.
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Following up on my recent response my wife asked me today if my CD player was new. In fact, it's several years old and over a year ago she asked the same question.

But why should I be surprised? I had surgey last week (for real!) and she barely noticed. I had to find rides to the hospital and to home when I was discharged. Oh well, I guess that's the trade off, my stereo and I are largely ignored.

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Yeah well, it is what it is. But as pointed out, there are advantages. If you look for them
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