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
bigkidz,
try to place Alesis Masterlink $250 as DAC only and you'll get result very close to yer $35k DAC.

czarivey,

If Alesis Masterlink is so good then why you using Mytek 192 DAC then?
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


czarivey,

Alesis Masterlink may be good and the term "close" is subjective but your statement is astounding.
Sorry to say but such complicated $250 Recorder/DAC has it`s budget that only allows the cheapest parts to be used. 
It sure may be extremely well engineered but it has it`s limits because of the budget.

Of course, everyone knows mega price means mega sound. Lots of people drink from that well. Me I trust MY EARS.