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Noob, need help please

Hi there,

I have a pair of Klipsch RP-8000F floorstanding speakers. 
I am a little unclear about what I need to complete my setup. 
I want to use these as home theatre speakers when watching off Netflix or Satellite TV, and also as music speakers when playing off Spotify through the TV. 

Do I need a pre-amp and an amp, or just an amp? What does a receiver do?
Do I need a separate DAC too or an amp with built in DAC?

I am a newbie to all of this so willing to learn, please forgive my lack of knowledge.

My budget is max 1k but then I don’t really know what I need to bring out the best in these speakers. When watching movies I like a little warmth but also like some detail. When listening to music I like a lot of bass. 
I need channels to add in a sub (I have Klipsch R-12SW) and a center speaker (yet to buy but probably will get the Klipsch RP-504C) at a later stage. 
If you need more information please let me know. 
Many thanks in advance!
laher

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jrwaudio
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I agree that you should go with fronts, plus a center minimum for HT
I have ( going to put it up for sale one day)
The Emotiva UMC 200 AV pre amp that I used for two months while I was waiting for the
 XMC-1 to be released.  It's been in my closet forever! There is a few for sale on the internet.  Home Theater Review gave it 5 stars across the board, especially for the money 
But you would have to add a 5 channel amp
Emotiva has the 500 A for around $500 so for both that would keep you under $1,000
Happy hunting. :  )

Specifications for the UMC 200

Video Inputs and Outputs:
(4) HDMI 1.4 compliant inputs (all with 3D and CEC support)
(1) HDMI 1.4 compliant output (with ARC support)

Audio Inputs:
(4) stereo unbalanced analog audio inputs
(1) set of 7.1 channel unbalanced direct audio inputs
(2) SPDIF coaxial digital audio inputs
(2) Toslink (optical) digital audio inputs
(1) Bluetooth audio input (requires optional Emotiva Bluetooth dongle)
(1) FM Antenna input; 75 ohms coax (F-connector)
(1) AM antenna input (spring terminals)
(1) internal AM/FM tuner

Audio Outputs:
(1) set of 7.1 channel unbalanced audio main outputs
(1) balanced subwoofer output (same as main sub output)
(1) stereo unbalanced analog mix audio output
(2) stereo pairs of unbalanced analog audio zone outputs (Zone 2, Zone 3)
Other Inputs and Outputs:
(1) IR remote control signal input
(1) IR remote control signal output
(2) trigger outputs (programmable)
(1) USB data input (reserved for firmware updates)

Size:
17” W x 14” D x 3-1/4” H
Weight:
10 pounds






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