Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig

Elizabeth

Have you fell victim to any of those things on your list?

Jim

I have 5,
Be careful not to get wrapped up in what faceless internet posters you will likely will never meet and less likely to ever have in your room say.
Trusting equipment reviewers.
Buying any upgrade when you have done zero to your room.
Paying more attention to gear than music.
Dont believe every wire, plug, rock, clock and tweak works. Even the few that do actually work (sadly most wires dont even "work") that doesnt mean your room, gear or both are ready to actually hear any gains.

forgetting to enjoy the music

I have heard big speakers in a small room and sometimes they can sound very good. Thus....
1. Listen to the speakers if you can get them through the front door and know your room
2. Know the type of music you like and audition with that, not the Amanda Mcdoom or other hifi recording recommended.
3. Match the amp and speakers. Have enough power and or efficency of speaker.
4. Know the room and place the speakers in at least two different configurations in the room.
5. Realize that what you like today, you will likely change in 2-6 months.
6-10 listed above

Davt, I confess -- guilty. Mea culpa, mea culpa. I often refer to my set-up as a rig. Where's Audiofiel when you need him??