What is the "weakest" component of your system ? (vote on this)

[Brett A]

I had to vote "other" because it's definitely (in order) my phono stage, my TT, then my cartridge.

[OzzieAudiophile]

Well it appears that the source component is the weakest link of systems than not.

That wouldn't be unbelievable since it's more likely one would have more than 1 source
than amps.

In terms of CD/DVD/SACD player, there are a lot of options to suit each budget.

It would be interesting to hear from you guys what makes it the weakest link.

filecat13 : There is a blu-ray burner that you can get for the PC. About a year ago
it was selling for 2K, Australian dollars. So I'm sure by now there'd be a wider range
of BR burners plus they'd be cheaper. In terms of software required, and blank media, I
don't know what they cost. If you were not willing to wait another year or two, the PC
burner is an option.

If you get a HD tuner card, then you're laughing.

[JohnMichael]

I had to vote "other" because it's definitely (in order) my phono stage, my TT, then my cartridge.

When I first received the CA 640P I liked the tone and the high frequency purity but the more I listened the more I thought where is the sound stage. I went back to the Rotel for more depth and seperation between instruments. The Rotel sounds a little more aggresive but the music is less confused. My AT 440ML sounded good in my Thorens TD 290 which is another Pro-Ject sourced table. The AT should sound good in a Pro-Ject table.