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S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.

Anybody else find all their informed decisions and money spent on component selection for that elusive synergy squandered by hungry whiny cats and the sound of kitchen cleaning in the background? I really appreciate it when my wife cleans up but the soundstage completely collapses when she runs the disposer.
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airegin
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Another PITA audio assault for some is house water softener, especially in backwash mode. The more modern life becomes, the more noise intrudes in life.
airegin
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A huge sound killer - (most) energy-efficient refrigerators that hum, whistle, click, thud, shutter, etc. at least thirty minutes for every hour of operation. Especially dreadful when placed in homes with so-called "great rooms" (nothing great about them) and hard surface flooring. Give me an old-fashion walled-off (especially kitchen) room anytime. Note: Jenn Aire millionaires and those with dedicated audio/entertainment palaces - this post is not directed to you, I'm addressing the incredible shrinking middle-class audiophile (c:
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