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

Just to be sure, I asked around. Blackhawk said it is the most important, Moab said it is, F1 of course, Sovereign, Koetsu, right on down the line. Can you believe, every single component insists it is the most important! "Listen," I said, "you can't all be most important!" OH YES WE CAN they shouted back.  

I'd believe them if I were you. The Blackhawk in particular was getting pretty heated over it, and the power cords, one went Nova the other went freaking Supernova. I am not kidding.   

i read back many years ago in a stereo review magazine that you should buy the most watts that you can afford!

Speaker amp match is critical
dont skimp on power 
call manufacturer of amplifier to discuss speakers
that is what I did and it worked

been  been using separates fir 50 years
just went integrated 
so happy!

Don’t be fooled by high price
some superb gear out now for little compared to the past
consider Classic D amp- on my second and thrilled and the room does not cook!

I had B&W 801 model 80 speakers from 1980. I used GAS Ampzilla, Ampzilla II, Hafler, Marsh 200c, Aragon 4004 II, and lastly a Denafrips Thallo 120w amp. The last amp made me regret all the years I wasted with the other amps. Spend as much money as you can because it will be amortized over many years.