Mrtennis,
You state:
"most believe that differences in speakers are greater than differences between amps. but such a position is based upon many variables and does not constitute knowledge."
This implies that you have a greater knowledge than others. If you believe this to be true, you are arrogant. Thereby only you know the truth.
You state:
"i would rather state the position that there are differences between components and systems and not suggest that one class of components exhibits greater differences than another. my position is factually neutral."
If your position is factually neutral, you would not have stated that the transport is more important than the DAC. I believe that each component has its importance and it is the synergy of the individual pieces, like a recipe, that determines the end result-a transforming event in which you are brought into the performance and imagine that you are there.
We can disagree on many things as long as we agree on our love of music!
You state:
"most believe that differences in speakers are greater than differences between amps. but such a position is based upon many variables and does not constitute knowledge."
This implies that you have a greater knowledge than others. If you believe this to be true, you are arrogant. Thereby only you know the truth.
You state:
"i would rather state the position that there are differences between components and systems and not suggest that one class of components exhibits greater differences than another. my position is factually neutral."
If your position is factually neutral, you would not have stated that the transport is more important than the DAC. I believe that each component has its importance and it is the synergy of the individual pieces, like a recipe, that determines the end result-a transforming event in which you are brought into the performance and imagine that you are there.
We can disagree on many things as long as we agree on our love of music!