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Post by Cogito on Dec 3, 2014 8:30:02 GMT -5
So, my wife has been bugging me for Christmas gift ideas for weeks. I tell her "Don't get me anything 'cause there's nothing I need. Spend it on the kids". Well, that doesn't fly with my wife. She says "I'm not gonna have everyone opening up gifts Christmas morning while you sit there watching". So, last night I start browsing the web for a pair of XLR cables for my new Emotiva amp & preamp. I say to her "Hey sweetie, how 'about you get me a pair of these?" She replies "Wires? I'm not going to buy you wires for Christmas." "They're not JUST wires", I say to her. "They are balanced XLR interconnects." "What?" She replies in a now aggravated tone. I patiently reply "I'm going to use them to connect the preamp to the power amp." "You already have wires" she says. "Yeah, but those are unbalanced RCA connectors", I proclaim. The conversation ends with the expected "Whatever". Guess I'm not getting "wires" for Christmas now... Good thing she can cook!  |
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Post by vneal on Dec 3, 2014 8:46:10 GMT -5
My wife got me a Pro-Ject Speed Box SE II
I got her a new dishwasher and disposal
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Post by Cogito on Dec 3, 2014 8:52:36 GMT -5
My wife got me a Pro-Ject Speed Box SE II I got her a new dishwasher and disposal I bought my wife $26,000 worth of new kitchen this summer!!! All I want is a couple "wires"! LOL |
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Post by linvincible on Dec 3, 2014 9:09:08 GMT -5
I think the wife is the worst enemy of the audiophile
A wife just made the sale of my meitner DAC fail, and it's not because the couple couldn't spend the money...
If they don't get it, you can't spend it, that's all...
sad...
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Post by brubacca on Dec 3, 2014 9:20:41 GMT -5
Most people just don't understand. This is not limited to just wives....
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Post by linvincible on Dec 3, 2014 9:29:15 GMT -5
Most people opinion won't prevent you fromo bying what you want!
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Post by rogersch on Dec 3, 2014 9:37:38 GMT -5
I got her a new dishwasher and disposal My wife would become very angry if I would give her a dishwasher..... A new lens for her photo camera she would find more appropriate. I think the wife is the worst enemy of the audiophile Not in my case, my wife understands and hears the difference of quality audio. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 9:57:10 GMT -5
I got her a new dishwasher and disposal My wife would become very angry if I would give her a dishwasher..... A new lens for her photo camera she would find more appropriate. I think the wife is the worst enemy of the audiophile Not in my case, my wife understands and hears the difference of quality audio. My wife hears the difference too she just doesn't care about it. ..with that said I buy nothing for my rig without consulting her first, I get the usual "what's it for and can we afford it" but other than that she's awesome. Good luck with your wires cogito. Ivor |
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Post by novisnick on Dec 3, 2014 10:11:45 GMT -5
 My wife rocks my friends. Not only has she purchased wires and some gear, which she now enjoys, when we spoke of purchasing a new TV she told me that it should be calibrated as well. She claims the money is well worth the service. Now that's a partnership for life!!!!!! |
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Post by monkumonku on Dec 3, 2014 10:23:16 GMT -5
View AttachmentMy wife rocks my friends. Not only has she purchased wires and some gear, which she now enjoys, when we spoke of purchasing a new TV she told me that it should be calibrated as well. She claims the money is well worth the service. Now that's a partnership for life!!!!!! Who taught you how to perform hypnosis? Can you share that with the rest of us? |
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Post by audiobill on Dec 3, 2014 10:24:11 GMT -5
My wife insisted on exposed kt120 tubes in our great room.......
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Post by garbulky on Dec 3, 2014 12:07:44 GMT -5
I think the wife is the worst enemy of the audiophile A wife just made the sale of my meitner DAC fail, and it's not because the couple couldn't spend the money... If they don't get it, you can't spend it, that's all... sad... She must have said I don't need one more DAC waltzing around the house sucking up money.  Guess I'm not getting "wires" for Christmas now... Good thing she can cook! In a very rare turn of events, your wife was doing you a favor. I think she was hinting at something more expensive/substantial. How about some room treatments? www.atsacoustics.com/item--ATS-Acoustic-Panel-24-x-48-x-2--1001.htmlMaybe a nice DAC? Then buy the wires yourself ;P |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Dec 3, 2014 12:23:14 GMT -5
My wife won't even let me put Windows 7 and an SSD in her desktop, yet she still complains about quirks and how slowly the thing boots (it's an Intel quad core, it can handle it). Everything has to be subtle with her. I'll get her a gift for the holidays, but it has to be useful. This year she's decided we should get a Keurig - - woo hoo!!  At least I'll have lots of coffee while I'm fiddling with Dirac. |
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Post by Darksky on Dec 3, 2014 12:23:41 GMT -5
View AttachmentMy wife rocks my friends. Not only has she purchased wires and some gear, which she now enjoys, when we spoke of purchasing a new TV she told me that it should be calibrated as well. She claims the money is well worth the service. Now that's a partnership for life!!!!!! Don't tell Nick, but I'm workin' on stealing her... |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 3, 2014 12:25:41 GMT -5
I think the wife is the worst enemy of the audiophile A wife just made the sale of my meitner DAC fail, and it's not because the couple couldn't spend the money... If they don't get it, you can't spend it, that's all... sad... She must have said I don't need one more DAC waltzing around the house sucking up money. Guess I'm not getting "wires" for Christmas now... Good thing she can cook! In a very rare turn of events, your wife was doing you a favor. I think she was hinting at something more expensive/substantial. How about some room treatments? www.atsacoustics.com/item--ATS-Acoustic-Panel-24-x-48-x-2--1001.htmlMaybe a nice DAC? Then buy the wires yourself ;P LOL Until I build my dedicated listening room, my living room/listening room walls are dedicated to family portraits (as per my wife's orders). As for a DAC... Not quite sure as to why I'd ever need one. |
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Post by repeetavx on Dec 3, 2014 12:31:45 GMT -5
Oh yeah, acoustic panels! She can get some fresh art in the house and you can get some great sound.  And they can put family portraits on the panels too. |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 3, 2014 12:32:36 GMT -5
Just found out my clothes washer $hit the bed. Paid $82.00 to the appliance guy to find out. Guess I'm buying myself another front loader for Christmas. This Christmas has been an expensive one! I guess I could wrap it up and give it to my wife as an early Christmas present!!! Yup, that's me. Always think'n... HA HA
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Post by villock on Dec 3, 2014 12:43:05 GMT -5
Just found out my clothes washer $hit the bed. Paid $82.00 to the appliance guy to find out. Guess I'm buying myself another front loader for Christmas. This Christmas has been an expensive one! What's wrong with it? My appliance guy wanted to charge me 200.00 to replace a rear felt seal. Found a video online, ordered the seal at Amazon for $25.38 and installed it in about an hour and a half. |
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Post by Cogito on Dec 3, 2014 12:44:52 GMT -5
Just found out my clothes washer $hit the bed. Paid $82.00 to the appliance guy to find out. Guess I'm buying myself another front loader for Christmas. This Christmas has been an expensive one! What's wrong with it? My appliance guy wanted to charge me 200.00 to replace a rear felt seal. Found a video online, ordered the seal at Amazon fpr $21.85 and installed it in about an hour and a half. The water pump died and the "pressure sensor" died. Said $375.00 to fix and two weeks for parts. |
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Post by villock on Dec 3, 2014 12:46:40 GMT -5
What's wrong with it? My appliance guy wanted to charge me 200.00 to replace a rear felt seal. Found a video online, ordered the seal at Amazon fpr $21.85 and installed it in about an hour and a half. The water pump died and the "pressure sensor" died. Said $375.00 to fix and two weeks for parts. Ouch that sucks, yeah you are better off getting a new one. |
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At least I'll have lots of coffee while I'm fiddling with Dirac.
