How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components?

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I think many, many really good speakers are short changed by the electronics they are paired with.   Then they are sold in search of the perfect speaker.  Spend money on really good electronics and get off the buy / sell speaker merry go round 

I’m years late to this discussion but I have good gear and somebody in 2024 might be reading this. 
 

Without question and without an ounce of trolling, your power amp and cables are the most important components of your system. 50% amp, 25% cabling, 20% electronics, 5% speakers. 

50% amp, 25% cabling, 20% electronics, 5% speakers. 

That's pretty radical.

If I were to do it again it would be;

1) Speakers- 50%

2) DAC with Preamp -25%

3) Integrated Power Amp-20%

4) Wires -5%