In assembling my latest system, I took a leapfrog step. I started with my analog front and then my speakers. In the middle, was a previously acquired integrated amp that was not the greatest match for the rest of my new investment. I tried some tweaks (cables), but they didn't do much. I started thinking, that some tweaks have the lowest return of investment, so the old conclusion that cables don't matter much. My dealer told me that I had to replace my amp if I really wanted to hear everything. That was another big investment for me, but boy was he (Jeff Catalano) right. I now hear anything I change good or bad. So, in my case proper matching of my speakers with the amp allowed me to hear all the changes up stream. After 50 years of working on my Stereos, if I could start it all over again, it would first begin with the amp and speakers. Of course, those two components alone won't make any music (LOL)...And, so it goes in this chicken or egg first hobby.
Kenny
Kenny
