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Need Help Starting from Scratch

Hi Everyone,
I've been reading as much as I can and thought I could use more input from people in which direction to head and less of this is better than that. I have no components at the moment other than my PC which outputs digital. I think I might need a DAC.

I have a small living room in my apartment which will be my primary listening area. It's about 12x12. I'm looking for a 2 channel setup. This will be just for music. My budget is 1000 to tops of 2000(if it really gets me that much more. Used/old is great). I don't know what route to go(integrated amp--> speakers vs pre-amp to amp to speakers). I'm by no means an audiophile but I really enjoy music and my current logitech 5.1 speakers aren't cutting it. I listen to mostly rock of sorts and do love finding a good female vocal.

I guess where i'm lost also is what components I really need. I.e. computer outputs digital so I hook that up to a DAC to pre-amp to amp to speakers? I also don't understand how I can make sure every component will work together. Would a receiver make it that much easier? I'm concerned about the sound of a receiver for music. Thoughts/comments are much appreciated. Thanks
stephenhdmrs

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summitav
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Those klipsch speakers are a complete steal. It may make me change my plans and go with active speakers.

I am a KLIPSCH dealer and would suggest you tread lightly on those active speakers you have been pointed to.

They "are not" close to some of the other KLIPSCH models for 2 channel sound, and the "too good to be true" pricing is just that unless you just need some speakers for a Mid Fi Home theater.

Look at other models or even other brands, but unless you have actually heard these and liked them, they are not a good "starter" speaker for a budding audiophile. IMHO
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