Been married 22 years. Wife had no idea when we married how twisted I would become in the audio department. Over the years there have been many compromises, but I have to say she has put up with a lot, mostly financial inconvenience. However, my system is pretty intrusive in our family room.
I concur with some of the excellent advice given above. I would choose the best 10 and read them several times.
As for my $.02;
A) Your reasons for keeping 2 channel separate from HT are not very compelling. With today's technology and your present equipment, I don't see your argument. The Krell 300iL is perfect for integrating the 2 channel with your HT.
B) My wife has been 'moved' more by the MUSIC and the differences in sound than any other single factor. You should not be in a big hurry to see this transformation, or you will lose!
C) Over the years my wife has realized that this is more than a passing fad or hobby with me and first tolerated it, then accepted it, and now supports it. She has seen how much I enjoy this hobby. I mean how great is it when your wife buys you a $6,500 piece of audio gear for Christmas, or last anniversary she buys me a $1,400 pair of Transparent UltraXL speaker cables for biwiring my B&W's. (They know her by name down at the local high end dealer in part because she drives a hard bargain and can garner equipment discounts much better than I).
D) Take the slow approach. You will probably change your equipment many, many times over the years. Every time it seems to get more expensive. Don't win this battle and lose the war.
E) It's only stuff! Plus, it's stuff that will be outdated in a very short while. Shoot, your stuff is already outdated. Put your wife first.
I concur with some of the excellent advice given above. I would choose the best 10 and read them several times.
As for my $.02;
A) Your reasons for keeping 2 channel separate from HT are not very compelling. With today's technology and your present equipment, I don't see your argument. The Krell 300iL is perfect for integrating the 2 channel with your HT.
B) My wife has been 'moved' more by the MUSIC and the differences in sound than any other single factor. You should not be in a big hurry to see this transformation, or you will lose!
C) Over the years my wife has realized that this is more than a passing fad or hobby with me and first tolerated it, then accepted it, and now supports it. She has seen how much I enjoy this hobby. I mean how great is it when your wife buys you a $6,500 piece of audio gear for Christmas, or last anniversary she buys me a $1,400 pair of Transparent UltraXL speaker cables for biwiring my B&W's. (They know her by name down at the local high end dealer in part because she drives a hard bargain and can garner equipment discounts much better than I).
D) Take the slow approach. You will probably change your equipment many, many times over the years. Every time it seems to get more expensive. Don't win this battle and lose the war.
E) It's only stuff! Plus, it's stuff that will be outdated in a very short while. Shoot, your stuff is already outdated. Put your wife first.