Closest to source usually means lowest signal level. That's what matters in analog.
Interconnect priority
Theoretically, which interconnect should be most effective in increasing a systems fidelity?
DAC to PreAmp
or
PreAmp to Amp
Interconnect priority
Theoretically, which interconnect should be most effective in increasing a systems fidelity?
DAC to PreAmp
or
PreAmp to Amp