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Source or Amp in audio link?

Hello
I'm wondering if you feel the digital source or the amplifier is more important in the chain of components? Yes, I know they're both important to the overall sound, but if you absolutely had to parcel out the dollars, how would you do it?

For example: Let's say I have $2000 and no more to spend on both components, to achieve the best sound within these parameters should the majority of my money go to the digital source? To the amplifiction? Or what?

I've always felt the better the digital source the better the overall sound.

I welcome any and all comments or thoughts.

Thank You
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nrchy
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Tpsonic is right. Nothing in the audio chain can be added later if it was not retrieved from the source. I would suggest getting the best source you can afford or justify and then go for the less important pieces later.

Every piece in the chain is important, but the source is the most important if one does not count the LP or CD from which the music is derived, but they are not technically part of the system.
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