Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig


OK, I'm sure we'll come up with more than 10. Whatever.

Maybe I'll compile the top 10 once we get a few.

I'll start with my #1: avoid putting speakers that are too big in a room that is too small
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Never buy any component that has a NAME rather than a model number.

ACME 'ST-498' is ok
AMCE 'Black Widow' run don't walk, and fast.
there have been many suggestions as to what not to do when buying components. i have been thinking about the essence of the theme--namely avoiding mistakes.

i've come to the conclusion that one cannot avoid making mistakes. to err is to be human.

so, i say, do your own research, learn from your mistakes and don't worry about violating the conventional wisdom.

building a stereo system is not like crossing the street directly in front of an on-coming vehicle.

there is no right and wrong, only what sounds good to you.