Poll: Most impactful component


Given all the technological advances over the years, audiophiles have very different perspectives on equipment.

This likely reopens an age old debate, but which component has the most potential to improve a stereo system? Or can it?

If you could upgrade one component to take your system to the next level which one would get the investment? Speakers? DAC? Pre? Source?

Or is this the holy grail that no one can achieve?

 

 

tee_dee

For my system it’s a quality standalone DAC that had the biggest impact. My listening consists of 75% CDs and 25% streaming.

For my system it’s a quality standalone DAC that had the biggest impact. My listening consists of 75% CDs and 25% streaming.

@mksun 

DAC with LPS? Type of DAC technology or DAC chip?

Do these factors matter? 🤔

@tee_dee I have a Denafrips Pontus II which is an R2R ladder DAC. Yes different types of DAC technologies and chips do matter and affect the sound.

I have the Audio Mirror R2R Tubed Ladder DAC.....$3500. Absolutely the most Musical DAC  I've heard.