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Which component is the most critical, the processor or the amp? I hope to attain a audiophile stereo system as the front end of a HT room.

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sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 10-29-2007 at 02:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd say the amplifier. A great amp with an average processor should easily out perform a great processor with an average amp. The processor technology changes all the time. Today's top line processor is tomorrows mif-fi.
shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,467 posts 10-29-2007 at 03:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depends....a good expensive processor should give you great flexiblility on sources and tailoring teh sound (may even adjust for room modes (notch filtering)) A great amplifier will get you better sound - generally more headroom and better transients - provided you have speakers that will make use of the extra amp performance! (Don't spend 10K on an amp and preamp and only $500 on speakers. Imagine a racing car with no gearbox and tires!)
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 10-29-2007 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the signal is more important than the amplification. the digital source will have a greater impact than an amplifier.