What is the most important cable in your system

It is best to start from the end, just as speakers make the most difference of any component. For cables it’s speaker cables, then amp back to source. Don’t believe me, A/B Ethernet Cables versus Speaker Wires. They all make a difference. It’s only as good as what’s in front of it. Everyone’s system and preference of sound is different so in the end it’s what sounds best to you

@antigrunge2 , interesting observation. I see we are both using add-powr products and they have a ethernet device that goes between your modem and your router. I also notice you use uptone audio. What are your thoughts about add-powr?

Which one does the signal go through?  Both of them?  they are both important.

I guess if you have to make a choice, I guess we can make a generaization that errors installed by your cables (no cable can ever improve, it can just minimize degradation) will have longer to propogate earlier in the signal path so put your best cable first to inject as little error as possible early where it can just grow as it goes through the system.

Jerry

Cable on the amp usually will be the most important. But then there’s a beotch called synergy. So best is to try and determine by ear. 

The only factual answer is the last cable you connect is the most important because without it your system won't work.

I can't really provide any useful advice other than if you have two sets, then put them in one way and listen for several weeks and then swap them around.  You'll either notice a difference or you won't.  If it doesn't make an obvious different then don't worry about it.  If you have to swap them back and forth to form a preference, then it must not make a significant difference.

I think the #1 reason to have an integrated amplifier is that it eliminates a set of cables!  I am fortunate to only have one digital connection and one analog connection in my system.