What is most important part of a system?


I remember reading someone saying that the most important part of a system was the source. I thought "Wrong! Speakers are the most important".
 
Now, I have changed my mind. Source is the most important part.

Right or wrong but this is how I came to this conclusion;

I have tried the same system with a CD player and a turntable. By far LP sounds better than a CD. Btw, the system had all high-end amps, speakers, cables, etc.

What is most important part of a system for you?


celo

Showing 6 responses by czarivey

The "Chairman" of anybody's system is indeed media:
It could be fantastically recorded mostly classical, jazz, folk or it could be poorly recorded rock or combination of both 
One way or the other, no tunes to play -- no need for other components unless you're stuck to your tuner or playing your guitar via microphone :)

To that owned recorded media, the listener should than take first most important step to find synergy with system that one is about to build of course having budget in mind weather it's limited or not (just like in case with ebm :-) 

Categorizing importance and quality of components is deep error IMHO, because at least each an every separate component has dedicated function. Finding components in proper synergy within the budget is far more important PART than having single component as most or least important part of your system. Therefore the sound system that pleases you have importance of ALL components logically EQUAL unless you wish to literally define amplification components as secondary importance. You can therefore connect your $5k speakers directly to the output of your CD player with no volume control, because it ain't gonna be to loud anyways :-) Also in case with analogue -- not even phonostage or even speakers important(you may logically assume) -- just position your ear as close as possible to the needle or lean it firmly against the stand and you will be able to hear tracks. Why not? At least we will have golden ears evidence haha ! :-)
Randy- 11

I can't see you comprehend correct
tha fact one spends $25k on pair of speakers does not change the importance higherarchy i mentioned 
bigkidz,
try to place Alesis Masterlink $250 as DAC only and you'll get result very close to yer $35k DAC.

plutos,
bcoz it's also great analog preamp AND headphone amp.
Alesis Masterlink is indeed super good.

Anyways,
back to the original topic: Refer to this tune when want to really find out the most important PART of system!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hrPADgu8xs


Well, bigkidz,
Sounds pretty dam logical isn't that?
If there's a $35k budget for DAC, why not try $250 DAC and see what changes positive or negative rite?