Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp?

Sounds like a hypothetical question to induce responses. If the OP was serious, he'd simply consider an integrated amplifier within his remaining budget. Would you put an entry-level cartridge on a high-end turntable? Which is more important when all things are important? 

Speaker and amp tech may not change so often as the preamp/streamer/DAC   So my view is nail those down first.  Make sure you can return whatever you get. Happy hunting. 

This is getting old both are very important.HELLO!!

Everything matters

Omg Isn’t it simple? We all know this — Start at the speaker and work upstream to the source. So logically the proper matching amp would be next.