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 4 responses by joejoe

For me its speakers. Once you've found the pair that move you for all practical purposes your there. Improvements in everything else,  source, amp, preamp, cables, will only making them sound even better. Don't care what people say, if you start with crappy sounding speakers, no source, amp, etc... will make them sound better.
That was a mouthful, so what came first the chicken or the egg? Maybe I missed it but what was most important? I trust my own ears, no book or expert can lay it out for me. Give me pointers perhaps but ultimately its up to me .
Of course, everyone knows mega price means mega sound. Lots of people drink from that well. Me I trust MY EARS.