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

What is the best ratio (out of a total of 100%) in terms of money to put in a high-end hi-fi set containing:
1. CD player/DAC, 2. Pre-amp, 3. Power-amp, 4. speakers.
(25% will be assigned to each if the 4 parts are equal).
Can we take this as a reference to distribute the budget when buying power-amp?

Looking forward to learning experiences and technical information from audiophiles including hi-fi dealers.
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larryro2
137 posts
 
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!
happyship
11 posts
 
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.
larryro2
137 posts
 
My recs
Peachtree Nova 150 ( 150 for 8 and 250 watts for 4 ohms) clean power 
Great  sound stage!
I am using a pair of Elac 2,0/6.2 bookshelf speakers designed by Andrew Jones and are unreal for the price- Jones designed for TAD Pioneer etc
These speakers can go forever with great bass clean ,upper end  zero zero fatigue!

pure enjoyment - not fatigue!!!!!

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tomcy6
2,685 posts
 
You want to make sure that you don't get a bright or harsh amp, unless you like that sort of thing.  A  bright, let's just call it headache inducing, amp can ruin the sound of your system.
larryro2
137 posts
 
and then there is room acoustics 
good luck 
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