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Ok this will be a good thread.

What in your opinion is the most important part of a good 2 channel system. Or what has the biggest impact on overall sound. For example if you feel Speakers are most important, or Preamp, Amp, Source. I am not looking for a ss vs. tube debate, just what do you feel is most important.

I will start:
I feel speakers are the most important part. I know lots of you are going to say electronics, but keep it to one part, like Preamp, Amp, etc.
Steve
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wadedwyer
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Source
yr44
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Source.
asi_tek
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Mains! Without getting this right your missing so much of the sound and emotion.
pmwoodward
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although Twl's demo is very convincing, I find speakers made the most dramatic change. Also, although not a component, I find the ultimate source, the CD (or LP) make a huge differance. Some CD's I use only in my car/garage/kitchen. Next, probably cables in importance. Swapping out the front end, although certainly noticable, was less dramatic. Balance and synergy is clearly the key. Budget is almost always a factor for most of us, spend your money where it will do the most good.
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nrchy
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The most important feature in the listening experience is and always has been the imagination! No music will ever sound as good as a concert or the event in the studio. The desire to be lied to has more to do with enjoyment than even the source, although I would count that as #2.
Speakers and other componants are so far down the list they are barely worthy of mention!
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