Suggestions on purchasing FX - Effect pedals and rack units.

[gabrielsean]

(Note: This is continued from the previous message board. I received a few good replies. Lookin' for more input. This is almost like a poll, so please provide feedback. Thanks!)

Ok... beyond single and combined FX units...
Price: Would it be a "wiser" choice to just go out and
purchase a big pedal (lots of peds on it) with lots of FX
(and possible rack unit)... or just go for little pedals one
at a time?

"All at once" vs "One at a time"...
My stereo system, for example, is made up of several smaller units (receiver, CD, DVD, etc.). I know that's a better quality set-up than had I just gone out and bought one big stereo system (which usually lack in quality compared to the pieced-together ones). With that in mind, I have a hunch there might be contrast in this situation. Maybe I'd be better off to just go out and buy a big pedal system w/ rack and all. (?)

Another ?: What are your favorite pedals/fx-units?

Have a g'day!