A true believer

Tht person may have aquired the tweaks cheaply. Who knows?
They may have had a very expensive system, but lost it in a divorce or whatever, a downsizing would sell the main components, and leave a pile of once expensiv bits. the wife can know a $20,00 amp is worth money, the wire probably not.
Anyway, whatever floats the boat is fine by me.
It does seem to be 'wrong' and I would not advise anyone to do it that way, but what's done is done.
Not my problem. And not my judgement call either.
I have an average 10% of my system in wires etc. and an additional 5% in powerline conditioners. so i am just average. But that does not let me say any other choice is wrong.

Oh, please recommend me an integrated because I don't have a budget for wires between separates! LOL!

I myself do think Marakanetz is also close to my thoughts and applied practice in regard to my situation.
However, in realistic terms we make choices based on our finances. That being said if mine or other's financial situation was to change dramaticaly for the better with an abundance of expendable monies at hand I would bet there would be justification to find and purchase better simply because one could.
Doesn't always mean it is better or worse for either situation.The thought of an Audiophile with money to burn and not upgrading, aint gonna happen!
Cheers

Elizabeth,
You're right. But, like I said, just saying.

Maybe it's just me but, I am pretty sure, no almost sure, no absolutely without question sure, that were I to take $93,631 dollars and put it into a very good cd player, a very very good integrated amp or pre amp and amps, and a pair of very, very, very good speakers. Hooked it all up with zip cord. Properly "tweaked" the speaker placement and added any room needed room treatments....

Well, you can see where this is going. I believe wires make a difference but, it is so far down the line in regards to importance. And the gains are so minimal. I mean, come on.