Every component shares a slice of responsibility, when it comes to accurate sound reproduction (not to mention: room treatment).
ie: Picture all of your components (sources, cables, pre/power amps and speakers) as panes of glass, through which you want to observe something living.
The accuracy/enjoyment of your observations will be determined by how many and how dirty the panes.
How critical you are as listener, will determine your level of involvement and investment.
ie: Picture all of your components (sources, cables, pre/power amps and speakers) as panes of glass, through which you want to observe something living.
The accuracy/enjoyment of your observations will be determined by how many and how dirty the panes.
How critical you are as listener, will determine your level of involvement and investment.