Redwoodgarden,
I do not truly know why you have posted this question. But I have seen many, many discussions on this matter of component cost vs. percetage of total system cost. I must say, with all respect, that looking at building an audio system by ANY set standard or formula, not make you right about anything, and will not GUARANTEE the proper balance and synergy that is possible regardless of cost v. percentage of system cost.
This hobby has been an incredible journey of discovery for me and a real life-learning experience. Let this discovery happen by careful planning based on knowing yourself and what is right for you. I mean it. After immersing myself in this hobby for the last five years by going to dealer showrooms, 5 CES shows and 2 Stereophile shows, I am finally at peace. I now understand the true subjectiveness of this audio hobby.
Is it wrong to pair a $5000 amp with a 2K pair of speakers and then cable it up with a $200 set of DIY cabling. I don't think so as long as it sounds right to YOU in your system.
Balance, to me is most important sound-wise, not percentage-wise. Honestly, I have owned a $40k retail system (front end) and had to pair it with a crappy pair of $300 DCM speakers. The DCM's never sounded as so good. Really! I hated those speakers. They were just all bad....with my all bad crappy starter gear.
If you ever hear 7k pair of cables, or whatever, elevate your system to the level of revelation and righteousness like you have never heard before, I believe you will have found the right percentage ration for YOU.
I do not truly know why you have posted this question. But I have seen many, many discussions on this matter of component cost vs. percetage of total system cost. I must say, with all respect, that looking at building an audio system by ANY set standard or formula, not make you right about anything, and will not GUARANTEE the proper balance and synergy that is possible regardless of cost v. percentage of system cost.
This hobby has been an incredible journey of discovery for me and a real life-learning experience. Let this discovery happen by careful planning based on knowing yourself and what is right for you. I mean it. After immersing myself in this hobby for the last five years by going to dealer showrooms, 5 CES shows and 2 Stereophile shows, I am finally at peace. I now understand the true subjectiveness of this audio hobby.
Is it wrong to pair a $5000 amp with a 2K pair of speakers and then cable it up with a $200 set of DIY cabling. I don't think so as long as it sounds right to YOU in your system.
Balance, to me is most important sound-wise, not percentage-wise. Honestly, I have owned a $40k retail system (front end) and had to pair it with a crappy pair of $300 DCM speakers. The DCM's never sounded as so good. Really! I hated those speakers. They were just all bad....with my all bad crappy starter gear.
If you ever hear 7k pair of cables, or whatever, elevate your system to the level of revelation and righteousness like you have never heard before, I believe you will have found the right percentage ration for YOU.