Each component and wire will most likely place an emphasis in different areas of sound so you may have several trade offs. When I was playing around with resistors in a preamp that I build, each did something different. Metal film resistors for example were great at details and clarity but not so much for overall musicality. Same for capacitors. You will probably need to burn in the system some to see how it all unfolds.
Also, maybe the backing sounds should sound this way versus the other system. It could be just a change in the presentation (front row seating versus 20th row seating) for example. I remember using a CD with 2 guitar players and one would wrap his knuckles on the guitar. With some resistors it was so dynamic, others less dynamic. Since I play guitar I found the more dynamic sound to be less true to the sound although it was fun to hear. You have to understand the music and how it should sound to see if your system is correct or true to the sound. Although this could be a big crock of sh*t because who knows what the musicians were trying to accomplish, the mixer, and the overall recording.
Happy Listening.
Also, maybe the backing sounds should sound this way versus the other system. It could be just a change in the presentation (front row seating versus 20th row seating) for example. I remember using a CD with 2 guitar players and one would wrap his knuckles on the guitar. With some resistors it was so dynamic, others less dynamic. Since I play guitar I found the more dynamic sound to be less true to the sound although it was fun to hear. You have to understand the music and how it should sound to see if your system is correct or true to the sound. Although this could be a big crock of sh*t because who knows what the musicians were trying to accomplish, the mixer, and the overall recording.
Happy Listening.