Here is how i break it down, 1st top priority is locatinga speaker that you know you will love. = does not mean spending a % of entire budget,,,
I don't believe spending over $3K ona speaker system, as my thors cost $1600 17 yrs ago and now a new upgraded xover will run ,,ohhh about $1K a pair = $3K.
a good integrated amp used,,ohh about $2K, a excellent ohh about $5K. Tube that is.
Source, my cayin Cd17 cost new 17 yrs ago, $1300. so you see it has nothing to do with percentages,, Find your speakers, then your amp, them source.
I don't believe spending over $3K ona speaker system, as my thors cost $1600 17 yrs ago and now a new upgraded xover will run ,,ohhh about $1K a pair = $3K.
a good integrated amp used,,ohh about $2K, a excellent ohh about $5K. Tube that is.
Source, my cayin Cd17 cost new 17 yrs ago, $1300. so you see it has nothing to do with percentages,, Find your speakers, then your amp, them source.