Should speakers be upgraded before preamp and amplifiers?


On a two year plan to upgrade my system. Wanting opinions on what to do first, looking to spend $10-15k, listening room 14x 30 x 8. Currently have Von Schweikert VR-2 speakers Sansui 9090db receiver Pioneer PL-a35 turntable. Would like to try a system with tube preamp. Thanks

 

daveoman

Showing 1 response by lonemountain

The transducers are the least “preciae” part of any system, changing energy from one form to another, recording or playback.   So for home that means speakers and phono cartridges.  For recording that means speakers and microphones.  Generally speaking these two areas deserve the most attention and investment in any system.  This idea that amplifiers are the best way to upgrade a system is not true.  It could be a good idea to upgrade a good anmp to a great one when the other areas are sorted. 
brad

 

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