Cable dollar allocation

Irler,
spread your budget equally to start, assured that quality is
consistent throughout. consider using the power cord money to install a dedicated 20 amp, high grade outlet with isolated ground. this benefits the entire system instead of a single component, and is mandatory for even the most modest of rigs. also, the 10% rule becomes the 20% rule at around 8 to 9 grand. Anyway, this is one point of view...

Is there a "rule" having to do with 10% or 20%? I guess I missed it.

Sincerely, I remain

I thought the "rule" in all things audio is buy what you can hear that you can afford.

And have fun, of course.

I agree with the points made in Stasis's post. I have had success allocating $'s generally along the lines of the cable between two components value (retail) equaling 10% of the components combined value (retail). Above 10% and it definitely became too little improvement for the additional expenditure.