Sound first. Listening to music on a system that does not accurately reproduce music is horrible. I will not enjoy my favorite music at home if it does not sound Good. If I am in my car, or outside, I am not emersed in the music, but have it on to keep me alert. So when I settle down on the couch to listen to music on my Hi-Fi, it is something exciting and special to me.
Music first or sound first?
I just thought it might be interesting to take a poll of those that put sound first and those that claim they put music first in listening to their rigs.