I would start with the room and a good power delivery. Than match the components and speakers to the room. Pre and source will than start on a good foundation which is the room and power. I would begin the same way as building a new home. Budget, engineer, blue print, and so on. A plan of the FINISHED project in fine detail before starting.
Franchise player-the one untouchable component
We're all probably familiar with the term "franchise player" or "cornerstone of what we're building here" bandied about in sports. Knowing what you know now, if you had to start a system all over, what single component would you begin with? For me it would be my preamp, it's the signal caller that calls all the shots and puts the team (system) in a position to win. I seek a quick, dynamic, round system, the balanced offense where no one frequency spectrum is favored. No double tight-end I-Formation bass to 18 Hz or bust here!
Use whatever analogy you like, football, baseball, painting, military strategy, whatever. My question is where do YOU begin? And why?
Use whatever analogy you like, football, baseball, painting, military strategy, whatever. My question is where do YOU begin? And why?