You know, some seemingly small changes can make a big difference...I believe we should first work from the source outward. For example, get the speaker cables off the carpet! Can make a big difference, a whole upgrade! Then get revealing interconnects, to me musical, revealing but not harsh ... Speaker cables...buy used! Same for Interconnects... can get excellent values for outstanding sonics.. Then, I'd focus on the speakers as they have the ability to assign the sound, music characteristics you most appreciate...certainly, there are certain synergies between some speakers and electronics...but I've found that if you get the speakers right and the foundational basics "right" you may be surprised how good your current pieces work...or at the least you know what the new candidate brings to the equation. IMHO, we too often forsake musicality for a "different" sound. To me, music is an art, not so much a science...I'm a romantic!
Will a high quality preamp really make a difference in sound?? Also speaker cable
Will a quality preamp make my system sound better? And speaker cable...seems like everything I read people are split on this subject. My local hifi store brought up a good point; they said that the only thing between your amp and your speakers are the cable. Very good point and I'm inclined to believe it. Don't want to spend a fortune but don't want cheap cable either. Thoughts/ recommendations? Thank you in advance.