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Is there a magic formula for spending on components in a system

Hello to all...

I'm looking for opinions on the magic formula for purchasing components base on catergories:

Source or sources

Control

Amplification

Sound Transmission

Interconnection and Cabling

Setup and storage

Thoughts? Opinions? Your system "equation" ?

PS: which of the above is the most important block in the wall? 
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jerrybj
869 posts
 
My main system; mostly used items except Dac and power cables:

Amp 30%
Speakers 25%
DAC + Power Supply 25%
Source 5%
Interconnects 10%
Power cables 5%
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zavato
1,405 posts
 
Not big into formulas, but I am big into what sounds good and works well together. 
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mitch4t
1,611 posts
 
Magic formula is simple.

Spend right up to your limit...or to all you can afford...and you'll be there.
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cakyol
940 posts
 

yes, it is about 3% of your yearly gross income or $15,000 whichever is less. 
blainer55
47 posts
 
To me, speakers have the biggest impact and variation on sound.

So, about 1/2 on speakers, then work out the rest from there.
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