PauliD Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) So far buying a mix of 'on sale' and second hand gear I lead with the cost saving versus new, as well as the possible sale price of the old gear. Means the price difference makes it really cheap. I also kicked in to help her buy a new camera she wanted. So everyone gets a new toy Oh and subtle mention not smoking nor being a big drinker like other couples we know helps bring a bit of perspective. Edited September 11, 2017 by PauliD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPete9 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) My #1 rule. never do anything in my life i am not happy to tell the wife about - and i tell her everything. If we've got the money she doesnt care - i usually have 3 things on the go like hifi, motorbikes, beekeeping, beer making, shooting etc. as long as the bills are paid and we can go on a few trips then the rest is for livin! Rule #2. be wary of investments that have monetary returns instead of life enriching ones! If your investments have both monetary and life enriching returns then relax, crack a beer, admire yourself in the frosty reflection and bathe your moment in glorious self appreciation and understanding; you are actually a genius! Edited September 11, 2017 by JPete9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundreference Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 A very interesting topic. Some kind of philosophy stuff going on in here. The stories I could tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irek Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My wife pick up the design, size and amount of speakers. I chose the quality and then we talk about the price. It took us few months to agree to the price. So we ended up with Focal Electra 1008 - best bookshelves under $10K + Focal Dome - small fancy/cute surrounds - 5.0.2 system. Stereo and HT in one. Wife is happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyW Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Who needs justification? If it is likely to make an improvement just do it. Explain to wifey and negotiate keeping it later.... If she notices a change Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kab Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My missus has 0 input into my hifi choices thats why i love her so much..... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk plastic Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 23 hours ago, soundreference said: A very interesting topic. Some kind of philosophy stuff going on in here. The stories I could tell. Do tell,do tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kab Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) On 9/13/2017 at 6:55 PM, soundreference said: A very interesting topic. Some kind of philosophy stuff going on in here. The stories I could tell. Is she/he watching?...... Edited September 14, 2017 by kab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundreference Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Just enjoying the show guys and i know the feels. Lets save the fireworks for another thread (you wouldn't want me getting in trouble) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I think whether you are male or female, if your partner makes it hard to live the life you want to, trade em in for another model, you'll get there eventually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillz Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells everything for what I told her I paid for it. But her ears did prick up the other day when I told her I was going to up the household insurance by $22k to cover my Hi-Fi gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, Phillz said: My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells everything for what I told her I paid for it. But her ears did prick up the other day when I told her I was going to up the household insurance by $22k to cover my Hi-Fi gear. Are you starting to feel ill? A bit of a cough maybe? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, Phillz said: My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells everything for what I told her I paid for it. But her ears did prick up the other day when I told her I was going to up the household insurance by $22k to cover my Hi-Fi gear. My fear is that my SNA mates come round and tell my wife that "those records and that equipment isn't worth much these days but they will help and take the burden off her..... " @Hensa 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, scuzzii said: My fear is that my SNA mates come round and tell my wife that "those records and that equipment isn't worth much these days but they will help and take the burden off her..... " @Hensa That would be the absolute least I could do. Not to mention the old "didn't John mention how grateful he was that I had lent him the Luxman amp and CD player for so long?" Your emoji bears a remarkable likeness to me... Looks like a bald guy with a black halo! Edited September 14, 2017 by Hensa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, Hensa said: That would be the absolute least I could do. Not to mention the old "didn't John mention how grateful he was that I had lent him the Luxman amp and CD player for so long?" Your emoji bears a remarkable likeness to me... Looks like a bald guy with a black halo! LOL well she certainly doesn't think i purchased them... of course they are on loan from you. and the fact you installed the brinkman arm 'as a favour' meant to her it's borrowed... Angela constantly mentions how generous SNA folk are with what they lend.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Flies Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Grown men having to sneak stuff passed their wives to keep the peace, really that's where your life is at. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 sure is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I'm pretty lucky. My partner paid for my last hi fi purchase. She's a keeper... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teksiis Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I only have my two four legged friends to worry about and they like chilling out and listening to tunes too. Hendrix: ....and Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I don't try to hide anything from Christine, she likes to have a listen now and again too. She doesn't know why I need more than one TT though, but she hasn't asked me to cut down on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The above comments from me are complete tongue in cheek. For the record, my wife would never say anything about what a piece of equipment costs. Many times, over the years, she has purchased the items as a present. Given the move into TT land, it's too expensive for her to do that now but things like the Okki Nokki, the US Cleaner, the little fwend lifter etc... have all been from her. This is my escape from work and she is 100% on-board. I do allow the odd Neil Diamond and Fleetwood Mac spin for her... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, scuzzii said: I do allow the odd Neil Diamond and Fleetwood Mac spin for her... There's price we all have pay John. Mine is listening to The Waterboys and Bruno Mars every now and then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Christine is an Elvis fan and luckily Marillion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I think the justification of cost vs quality of buying seconds works. Missus looks fine and did not say a thing. I have two amps inside the house, one in the garage and a set of IA and pre on the way from Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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