If the front end of the system doesn't get it right, the best amp and speakers in the world won't do you any good. Each part the system has to stand on its own merits.
Preamp and Amp how much influence each contributes?
A lot of people Claim preamp has more influence on sound than amp. But in reality there are close to 10 :1 discussions on amps than preamp. What’s your thoughts? And how would you distribute your money between them? How much sound quality do you sacrifice for a same power integrated amp?