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By far, my source component is the most expensive purchase in my audio system. I believe in the source first philosophy first and foremost.
Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player and Power Centre: $3,500.00 USD
Resolution Audio Opus 21 Extra Sources: $1,500.00 USD
Resolution Audio Opus 21 S30 Power Amplifier: $2,500.00 USD
Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline HR-2: $875.00 USD
Balanced Power Technology BP.Jr II Ultra: $700.00 USD
Balanced Power Technology 9 gauge Litz power cord: $100.00 USD
Cardas Golden Reference Power: $534.00 USD
Cardas Golden Reference Interconnect RCA: $816.00 USD
Sennheiser HD-650: $500.00 USD
Moon Audio Blue Dragon Cable for Sennheiser HD-650: $240.00 USD
DNM Reson RCA cable: $150.00 USD
Grand Total: $11,415.00 USD
Do you really think that this system would sound better than this one?
Switch all the cables for cheap $50ish ones > A cd player at half the cost > m-matrix amp (250) > hd800 with stock cable (1500)
Sure getting better components will improve the sound, but its all relative to what you're using. Even on the a 500 cdp and 250 m-matrix or lovely cube amp i'd argue the hd800 would sound faster, more detailed, with a bigger soundstage and more realistic presentation.