I agree with Slv, Twl, and Warrenh. But Newbee? NEVER! :)
Seriously though, I would put properly addressing vibration control, properly addressing line-conditioning, installing dedicated circuits/lines, and speaker placement at the top of any system's list of priorities for two simple reasons:
1. Without properly (gotta' keep using that word) addressing vibration control, the AC, and speaker placement, it is impossible (to the best of my knowledge) to realize the potential of your equipment regardless of how much you spend on it. In other words, these are universally foundational categories for everyone.
2. Relatively speaking, vibration control, AC treatments, and speaker placement are among the more inexpensive items in a given system. Of course if you pay no attention to these issues, they cost you even less.
-IMO
Seriously though, I would put properly addressing vibration control, properly addressing line-conditioning, installing dedicated circuits/lines, and speaker placement at the top of any system's list of priorities for two simple reasons:
1. Without properly (gotta' keep using that word) addressing vibration control, the AC, and speaker placement, it is impossible (to the best of my knowledge) to realize the potential of your equipment regardless of how much you spend on it. In other words, these are universally foundational categories for everyone.
2. Relatively speaking, vibration control, AC treatments, and speaker placement are among the more inexpensive items in a given system. Of course if you pay no attention to these issues, they cost you even less.
-IMO