And the biggest influence on sound quality is...

The quality of the recording itself.

Then the room, the setup, the speakers, and lastly the front end.

I've got recordings that make my system sound horrible, and I've got recordings that make my system sound absolutely wonderful.

None of the gear changes have had that much impact on sound quality.

tomcarr03-26-2025 8:33pm

kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,760 posts 04-01-2025 at 10:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And the biggest influence on sound quality is... Stepping on the cat’s tail. No matter how great the system, the room, or whatever, musical engagement goes out the window when self preservation from scratches and sharp teeth kick into high gear. 🐈‍⬛ Meooooooooooooow….