It should NEVER be a matter of money but a matter of preference and synergy.
Let me give you a real life example:
I'm fortunate enough to be friends with Larry who owns Hollywood Sound (Hollywood FL.) and sometimes we spend countless hours listening to music experimenting with all kinds of analog configurations.
To our ears, the unassuming Spiral Groove Canalis Anima ($3,250.00) driven by top of the line Rogue (Hera II/Apollo/Ares) sounded MUCH better that the likes of Aurumm Cantus Grand Supreme ($18,000.00), Sonics Allegria ($15,000.00), and Rega's RS-10s ($13,000.00).
Analog set ups:
Nottingham Dais
Townshend Rock 7
Well Tempered Amadeus GTA
Carts:
Lyra Etna and Kleos
Let me give you a real life example:
I'm fortunate enough to be friends with Larry who owns Hollywood Sound (Hollywood FL.) and sometimes we spend countless hours listening to music experimenting with all kinds of analog configurations.
To our ears, the unassuming Spiral Groove Canalis Anima ($3,250.00) driven by top of the line Rogue (Hera II/Apollo/Ares) sounded MUCH better that the likes of Aurumm Cantus Grand Supreme ($18,000.00), Sonics Allegria ($15,000.00), and Rega's RS-10s ($13,000.00).
Analog set ups:
Nottingham Dais
Townshend Rock 7
Well Tempered Amadeus GTA
Carts:
Lyra Etna and Kleos