What Is Most Important?

For myself, it is the artistry of music creation. Most of the time I could care less how my system reproduces the sound or the quality of the recording. It all has to do with the artist. I truly admire the 0.0001% who are able create what we call music. It is something that I was never able to do.  For instance, I enjoy listening to Yoko Ono. She is far from an outstanding mainstream artist. Her music can be screeching to the ears. Yet, the effort and passion is exemplary and I enjoy her music because of that. 

@bobpyle , You're welcome...and speaking for the crowd sourced here, we're always more than happy to opine on everything conceivable audio and then some... ;)

@boxcarman, here in NC it's what's available at the going rate here in NC and subject to whom you're conspiring with....somethings never seem to change... 🤷‍♂️

The ROOM and closing your eyes when listening to rid all distractions. 

The music, of course. 

If what technically contributes most to enjoyment, without question the two transducers.

The cartridge and the speakers.

If what element of of the experience, without question the moments when one tears up with emotion.
And being emotionally involved at all.

That makes it all worth it.