I've owned both active (linn) and passive systems and found that passive better suits my personality - in that it allows me to mix and match, buy and sell equipment.
A good active system does many things well, and probably the best option for someone who doesn't want to play the audiophile game.
I suspect that most of us do however enjoy the challenge of putting together our ideal system with the pieces that we want.
I think if you compare high quality active and passive systems, you will be pleased with both. If you like to tinker, then I think you will get bored with an active system.
Just my take on the subject.
A good active system does many things well, and probably the best option for someone who doesn't want to play the audiophile game.
I suspect that most of us do however enjoy the challenge of putting together our ideal system with the pieces that we want.
I think if you compare high quality active and passive systems, you will be pleased with both. If you like to tinker, then I think you will get bored with an active system.
Just my take on the subject.