I don't buy anything brand new. The first percentage reflects the price I actually paid for the items (and the entire system), while the second reflects the retail cost of the same items. I don't know what relevence this may have other than giving an idea of where the best deals I got were
CDP/DAC Digital Front End 20%/28%
Amps 18%/15%
IC's and Speaker Cables 16%/8%
Speakers 14%/20%
Pre amp 11%/10%
Power Conditioners 8%/5%
Power Cords 7%/10%
DIY Isolation 6%/4%
I was surprised how much I'd spent on cabling. I got a fantastic deal on my LaScala's from a local audiophile, so the purchase percentage is not really a realistic relationship of the value of that component in my system. The retail percentages (the second numbers) are more a realistic representation of where the value of the actual components fall against one and other, and are a pretty good reflection of exactly how I'd rate their priorities for my use. I'd probably put the pre-amp on the same level or above the amps, yet I'm very happy with the synergy between the components I currently use.
Interesting thread!
CDP/DAC Digital Front End 20%/28%
Amps 18%/15%
IC's and Speaker Cables 16%/8%
Speakers 14%/20%
Pre amp 11%/10%
Power Conditioners 8%/5%
Power Cords 7%/10%
DIY Isolation 6%/4%
I was surprised how much I'd spent on cabling. I got a fantastic deal on my LaScala's from a local audiophile, so the purchase percentage is not really a realistic relationship of the value of that component in my system. The retail percentages (the second numbers) are more a realistic representation of where the value of the actual components fall against one and other, and are a pretty good reflection of exactly how I'd rate their priorities for my use. I'd probably put the pre-amp on the same level or above the amps, yet I'm very happy with the synergy between the components I currently use.
Interesting thread!