Which is the most important part of a stereo system?


My system consists of a pair of B&W 630's, an old Denon 50 watt reciever (DRA-550) from the mid 80's, a Marantz CD5004 cd player, and now a Pro-ject Debut Carbon DC Turntable.  I'm pleased with the speakers and the cd player and while the Denon sounds good it has some issues and I want to upgrade.

I'm planning on returning the Pro-ject TT and getting a higher end TT.  I'm also looking into getting a new amp pre amp with a internal DAC.

Is the source the most important? The speakers? 

Please Help!
klimt

Showing 1 response by tomcarr

Another vote for the room.
It IS the most important single component affecting the sound by at least half or more of what you will hear.
It's also the most overlooked/disregarded.
The majority of us just keep focusing on the gear.
There's a reason someone came up with "audiofool"...