Aside from the speakers, the DAC could be the most important component in one's system. But vinyl as a source is just as important. I feel it's harder to get there with vinyl as there's so much to learn from my experience. I'm not proficient with vinyl setup but feel I lucked out with my Rega P10/Allnic H5500. Good synergy.For me the switch from SS to tube amps was huge but I freely admit that I had made some poor choices choosing relatively expensive but poor performing ss amps.
After that it has been the DAC. I'm digital and the DAC is IMHO, the key to the system. Everything else is just tweeks.
Jerry
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