Not sure what it means but here ya go: total msrp $11,189 100% source 4,000 36% preamp 1,085 10% power amp 3,900 35% interconnects 387 3% speaker cable 32 0% speakers 1,700 15% other 85 1% CD's 10,000 In the age of the www, and here at Audiogon, perhaps the ratios by the actual amount spent are as relevant as msrp's: actual price $6,449 100% source 2,200 34% preamp 1,085 17% power amp 1,050 16% interconnects 297 5% speaker cable 32 0% speakers 1,700 26% other 85 1% It just feels right to allocate equal resources to each part of the hardware chain. Coincidence?
Proportional Allocation to Total System
Dear fellow audiophile/music lover, We all know the fact that the audio system is serial chain and the rule of the game is simple. Minimize the loss and unwelcome addition. I believe your contribution here will help other audiophile/music lover. Could you divide your total system (primary chain only) by following categories and state the percentage of money allocation? 1) Total MSRP of your system 2) Source 3) Pre-amp 4) Power-amp 5) Inter connect 6) Speaker cable 7) Speakers 8) Others. Would you also state which link is most important and why? My Current system: 1) $9200 2) 10.87% 3) 16.3% 4) 16.3% 5) 4.35% 6) 8.7% 7) 32.61% 8) 10.87% My own observations: 1) Equal amount on source and others. 2) Equal amount on amplification and speakers. I think speaker cables are subject to most loss if you don’t allocate sufficient amount. I’ve tested single and double run of Kimber 8TC on ten different systems and always able to hear big difference.