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What's the best approach?

Here's the situation: I'm replacing a 16-year-old 2-channel system consisting of cd/dvd player for source, speakers, tube preamp, and a SS amp. What is the best process to follow in doing so? The question isn’t about specific types or brands of equipment, but the approach one takes. Should one start with speakers, then match an amp, preamp, and source? Or start with the best source one can afford and work out from there? Is there a logical process for building a balanced, synergistic system? What do you think?
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muralman1
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The source is a good as any place to start if you just remember you don't have to break the bank to get a great sound.

This is my succesful cheap guy formula: If your room is of good size,

1)buy a used Apogee,
2)buy a cheap Jolida 100 CDP,
3)buy a used PassX
4)uncork a rare bottle of wine
4).... and die happy.

At least that formula worked for me through several transformations and improvements. :-)
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