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3.1 or 2.1 Home Theater setup for desktop

So I am trying to setup my own hifi 3.1 setup (left,right,center,sub) and I was wondering how I should go about this. I have been trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can in doing this endeavor on my own, but I am left with so many questions and I would love to hear from others on their recommendations.

Now for the build I am running off a near $1000 budget and wouldn't mind it being cheaper than $500, but can work up to $1000. From what I have been reading, I think I would like to incorporate a tube amp instead of SS if possible, but it's not a requirement. I want the center speakers and the left and right speakers to hopefully not be too big as it needs to fit on a standard sized desk. Not that it needs to be stated, but high quality listening experience when at the desk is what I am aiming for. It'd be for everything (Music/TV/Gaming/Youtube Videos) I would love to hear everyone's suggestions.  
Also the center channel can be optional if that helps.
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soix
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Forget tubes at this price level and forego the center speaker, which will allow you to use a stereo amp and put more $ toward better L/R speakers. Plus, listening in the nearfield you’ll unlikely need a center speaker anyway. I’d get a PS Audio Sprout100, which takes care of your amp and DAC, and a pair of Silverline Minuets. Used you’ll be under $1000 and new $1300 and then just add a sub later when funds permit — for your application I’d get an SVS SB1000 that’s $500 new. This will give you a legit full-range 2.1 system that sounds amazing, and if you upgrade the amp/DAC later (tubes or otherwise) it’ll get even better.

If this is still too too pricey you could go with Wharfedale 11.1 Diamond speakers for $300 (on sale at Music Direct) and it’d still sound pretty damn good. Hope this helps, and best of luck.
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