Speakers will always have the biggest impact in sound, but both the source and speakers are equally important for the final signature.. Speakers of course will always make something sound far different guaranteed, but the question is what is most important.. I would say if you have a speaker to small, too big, not enough bass, not enough imaging to create the big picture, than you could keep throwing the biggest best source at a pair of 6" bookshelf monitors till your blue in the face and not find the end of it.. So I guess reality is you gotta start basing your final sound and taste on a speakers performance making it the most important decision.. But you could argue that new Esoteric CD player should be a reference and everything behind it should sound good if it is that good. I say both are closely equal.
Ok this will be a good thread.
What in your opinion is the most important part of a good 2 channel system. Or what has the biggest impact on overall sound. For example if you feel Speakers are most important, or Preamp, Amp, Source. I am not looking for a ss vs. tube debate, just what do you feel is most important.
I will start:
I feel speakers are the most important part. I know lots of you are going to say electronics, but keep it to one part, like Preamp, Amp, etc.
Steve
I will start:
I feel speakers are the most important part. I know lots of you are going to say electronics, but keep it to one part, like Preamp, Amp, etc.
Steve