That was a funny story JayDee Your wife should have taken a picture with the caption "A serious Audiophile".
Bruce E I have B&W 804's and as Gonk stated (which by the way he gives excellent advice) there will be no damage to your speakers as there was none done to my 804's.
I love my B&W's!!!
Hope that you enjoy the 990. It is an awesome piece of equipment.
As Outlaw is a tremedious company to establish a relationship.

Frank