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Varies from gradual upgrading over many years, to buying the best, one part at a time.

If yu are upgrading slowly over years.. Generally I would say follow what pops into your life.

Some of the best things I have found were I stumbled on by accident in the used pages...
To do that takes having money saved up, so you can jump on the same day. Great used gear does not sit un-bought.

If yu are buying new gear, and fairly fast as your CC gets paid off..
Depends on "What are your goals".
The best, or just good enugh.

Wasting money on many little steps is a mistake. I DID THAT myself, over 50 years LOL.. Then lateral moves which seemed like an upgrade at the time...

The number one thing which is also usually the biggest expense are speakers. And they are usually the longest kept.

The amp choice should be based on what speakers you want to drive.

Sources. Computer, web based? LPs. CDs?
Plenty of folks swear the source is the absolute most important. I am NOT in that camp. The parts all matter.

Used is really the place to go for a preamp. Plenty of really wonderful preamps available used. Same for DACs. Save 75%..


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