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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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rocknss
130 posts
 
All good comments above to get you thinking about what is a priority, and to start listening and pick what is best for your budget.

If going the Receiver route, I would make sure that it has pre-outs, then in the upgrade path you could add and amp for two channel listening, amp/s for other channels and then replace the receiver with a pre-amp.
rocknss
130 posts
 
Here is a good write up explaining all of the inputs/outputs on an AV Receiver (All of these options won't be available on all receivers, but they will have speaker outputs).
https://www.themasterswitch.com/av-receiver-setup-explained   

Pre-Amp would not have the speaker connections, but could possibly have all of the others.

Read up and see what additional questions you may have.

As far as 2-Channel audio or Home Theater, keep in mind that to really enjoy a HT you are going to need to invest into a decent Video display as well. But it is best to determine the road you want to take and start down that path, buying and replacing equipment just ends up throwing more money at it down the road.
rocknss
130 posts
 
I believe one can purchase an integrated amplifier with home theater bypass. The integrated would drive the main speakers. Then one could purchase a modest audio video receiver to drive the center and surround speakers. The integrated would supply signal to the receiver via the HT output.
This is how my system is setup, except instead of integrated I have Pre-Amp/Amp for two channel.

The AV receiver drives center/surround speakers, and the L/R pre-outs feed my Pre-Amp. For HT pick a decent level on the pre and then use the AV receivers calibration. For home theater use, you would then use the AV Receivers volume control.


rocknss
130 posts
 
Another option to used equipment is look for large discounts on last year model receivers.


No pre-outs on this, just an indication on what savings can be had.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX2500/Denon-AVR-X2500H.html?omnews=14698183
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