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

Thank you so much for the knowledge.
To pair with an efficient pair of speakers like Raidho XT2, what would be the best proportion of budget for pre-am vs power-am? 50-50, 80-20 split or what?

@questforhifi, Jay compared a Rouge IceEdge 1200 module-based amp, not a Rogue amp which is a hybrid using tube driver and Hypex modules as outputs, just a clarification.

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


Lots and lots. 

I put 1/3 rd into speakers since they are what determines the Sonic outcome and it’s quality in build,drivers,and Xover are 
what determines its tonal accuracy and naturalness .$10-20k
The Source  such as the dac $5-7 k is equally important in quality 
since the music starts there , makes or break the sonics upstream 
accuracy in the original recording , I feel you just need-to spend more with these 2 areas,  while not sacrifice the quality of a good 
integrated amp, or amp,preamp,$7-10k and very respectable cables around $ 5k in cables for all cables is pretty respectable maybe a bit more ,this is good quality mid 
Audiophile cost quality , by today’s pricing, if you can afford more 
that's great. 

Source and speakers first. Whatever remains should go into powering them.