Agreed, and therein lies another conundrum
Does one start with a cartridge (for vinyl), because if the cartridge doesn't pick it up, the speakers won't play it?
The D-A module for those listening to digital sources?
Preampliers? Tube or Solid State?
Amplifiers? Again, Tube or Solid State?
Speakers? Conventional ported speakers or ribbon type?
Again, its your money and your ears, and if one can't tell the difference between Magnaplanars and Polk Audio speakers, then in a certain way, I envy you. Enjoy the Polk Audio speakers with your Tasters Choice.