Weakest link

I could view the system as consisting of three elements which in turn consist of sub-elements: Source, 'wire with gain' and speakers/room. I believe any of them can be the weakest link. In my system source feels as the strongest element with the other two about equal.

Once you isolate a system's weakest link and then take corrective measures, then by definition some other component is now the weakest link.  Do you repeat the process over and over?  I take it on faith that any system can always be improved, but so what?  There should come a point where an audiophile should kick back and stop thinking about the equipment and the setup.  Well, at least for a month or two.

You can build a very balanced system with no clear weakest link. That's what I have been trying to achieve. Once done you can relax and enjoy it until you feel the need to take it to another level, step by step.

I agree with onhwy61. At some point I want to be able to say "so what"! I'll be there after I change another outlet and maybe add a power cord to my JL Audio sub. Any recommendations on power cable for subs?

http://www.audioresearch.com/ContentsFiles/Hierarchy.pdf

Says it all. Start at the source, evaluate, and work your way down the chain.