What does "audio chain" mean to an audiophile? In this video I break down the term "audio chain" which is essentially a music playback system. I also cover the basic components of the audio chain.

0:00 Intro
0:20 Audio Chain Definition
0:29 Sound Reproduction aka music playback
1:36 Basic Components
1:42 Music Source
2:00 Turntable Music Source
2:11 Turntable Phono Stage
2:53 Turntable With Phono Preamp
3:08 Amplifier With Phono Preamp
3:17 Laptop With Hi-Res Audio Files As A Music Source
3:34 Laptop With An External Digital-to-Analog Coverter
3:56 Amplifier With A DAC
4:11 Integrated Amplifiers
4:33 Amplifier with Phono Preamp and DAC
4:59 Separate Preamplifier And Amplifier Components
5:11 Speakers
5:37 Bookshelf Speakers
5:47 Powered Speakers
6:14 Cables
6:30 Connecting An Audio Chain With Cables
6:56 Separate Components
7:33 Power Conditioner
8:06 Room Treatment
8:30 Speaker Stands For Bookshelf Speakers
8:45 Bluetooth
9:10 Cheapaudioman
9:31 Summary