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Which component is most responsible?

I anticipate this question will garner varied opinions, which I look forward to reading: Which component(s) is most responsible for hearing clear, distinct separation of voices in a chorus or when listening to multiple background vocals, as I often hear audiophile speak of.

Thanks.
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czarivey
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An owner.
quicke
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Assuming a competent (or better) recording, I vote for the room as the component that can do the most harm to the sound.
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syntax
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Preamp
dayglow
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Assuming the recording is excellent...
1-Preamp
2-Source
3-Cables
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almarg
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IMO a general purpose answer to the question is neither useful nor possible. Differences between systems, rooms, recordings, and listeners will inevitably mean that the weakest link has to be identified on a case-by-case basis.

FWIW, though, if the question were re-phrased to be asking what factors generally have the greatest possibility of adversely affecting "separation of voices in a chorus or when listening to multiple background vocals," given that you are using a digital source, IMO the answers would be the recording, the speakers, and speaker/room interactions.

Regards,
-- Al
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