Al and others .... I read the last few posts and would like to add my 2 cents.
But before I post my comments, I'd like to paraphrase a couple of funny lines from Fiddler on the Roof. I think Tevya was caught up in an argument between two other villagers. The first villager made his point and Tevya said, "you're right." The second villager responded, and Tevya said, "you're right." Then both villagers exclaimed, "how can we both be right? Either Number One is right, or Number Two is right." And Tevya said, "you're right."
Well. I'm sure you get my point. Actually, I think the OP is asking a very good, but difficult to answer question. My answer is, "dunno." Reason: it has been my experience that I have been in "build out" mode for quite some time. During the build out phase, my knowledge and experience base has expanded quite a bit. I have switched out gear always seeking better performance from my system *as a whole.* What makes this endeavor incredibly difficult is that there are so few B&M stores around anymore which carry a wide range of models.
Although I don't think any link in the chain can be ignored, IME, the most difficult link to sort out is speakers. There's just so many subjective and objective variables in play, the least of which is NOT amplifier compatibility.
I apologize if my post comes off as a stream of rambling consciousness. I am just using a lot of space to say, "I don't know .... it depends."
Cheers,
Bruce
But before I post my comments, I'd like to paraphrase a couple of funny lines from Fiddler on the Roof. I think Tevya was caught up in an argument between two other villagers. The first villager made his point and Tevya said, "you're right." The second villager responded, and Tevya said, "you're right." Then both villagers exclaimed, "how can we both be right? Either Number One is right, or Number Two is right." And Tevya said, "you're right."
Well. I'm sure you get my point. Actually, I think the OP is asking a very good, but difficult to answer question. My answer is, "dunno." Reason: it has been my experience that I have been in "build out" mode for quite some time. During the build out phase, my knowledge and experience base has expanded quite a bit. I have switched out gear always seeking better performance from my system *as a whole.* What makes this endeavor incredibly difficult is that there are so few B&M stores around anymore which carry a wide range of models.
Although I don't think any link in the chain can be ignored, IME, the most difficult link to sort out is speakers. There's just so many subjective and objective variables in play, the least of which is NOT amplifier compatibility.
I apologize if my post comes off as a stream of rambling consciousness. I am just using a lot of space to say, "I don't know .... it depends."
Cheers,
Bruce