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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
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Just like any question in this hobby, ask 10 different audiophiles and get 11 different answers.

That said, my answer would to the most important part of the system would be: the room.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
you are the most important part of system.
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
czarivey
you are the most important part of system.

ordinarily I'd agree with you but I prefer to restate your comment as,

you are the most important problem with the system.

Fair enough?

randy-11
1,913 posts
 
The most important part of any audio system is the person listening to it, and their confirmation bias affected brain.  Also, what they are drinking...

Note:  the OP does not know if the CD and LP were mastered the same...
bigkidz
3,387 posts
 
I have been saying the source for many years.  I get the other posts also but if you are using a cheap $19 Walmart CDP and you think that will get you the best sound out of your $100K amps, $100K Preamp, $100K Speakers, Your $100K dedicated lines and line conditioners, Room treatments, etc. then who am I to argue?

Happy Listening.
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