Which cable has most impact - IC, Spkr., power?


Curious as to what people think is the most critical cable in a system, i.e. the one that has the most impact on the overall sound. Is it interconnects, speaker cables, digital, power cables? Of course there's synergy and everything matters, but which cable makes its presence known the most?
joc3021
I would think IC to source equipment would make the most differace BUT not if all your other cables were of low quality. Then I would think any one of them.
My last thought on this because it probably is one of those questions where there really is no definitive "answer." Shadorne's post makes a lot of sense to me and I have long been aware of all the pitfalls he cites and how they can impact on a cable's performance and "sound." However, in a system that doesn't suffer from any of the deficiencies he lists (I don't think mine does) it still seems to me that there should be a rule of thumb on which cable is most impactful in terms of asserting its "sound" in the overall context of a system. Oh well, another forever open question...
Ok, everyone is right.....
Remember..Your system is only as good as your weakest link !!!!
They are all important, ic's, power, & speaker c's. Don't
let anyone tell you your cables don't make a difference because they do.
Yes, many different flavors & prices. Find the ones that work well to your tastes & your system. If you feel ic's to start, go from there. I feel the synergy is important.
I think, the Amp-Speaker wire has to do a job for 2 tasks:
To deliver current and to handle the feedback from the chassis.
All other cables do the transport in 1 direction only.
Probably one reason why most experiiences agree with Speaker cable.
I would say speaker wire, I consider it almost a component in itself. Enormously important link in my opinion.