I would start with the speakers, but spend some time to get what you really want. The room and placement are going to be the most important factors in choosing a speaker. Then you get the appropriate power amp to drive your speaker, tube or ss. Pour over these threads and then listen, listen, listen! Hopefully you are in a place that allows you to audition several brands and styles to find what YOU like, don't worry about the price (many $1k speakers can sound better than $3k speakers) or others opinions, Get would sounds good to you , trust what you hear not what you read though. Good luck and welcome.
Novice looking for advice
I'm in the market for a two channel system and would appreciate advice from more experienced owners of higher end equipment.
I heard some Linn Akurate 242's at a local dealer. Loved the speakers but Linn products seem awfully expensive. Has anyone had any experience with these speakers paired with either Mcintosh or Rogue Electronics? What I had in mind is a mac tube preamp, mac 250 amp, source I'm still at a loss. For about the same price as the mac stuff I can probably get Rogue monos and a preamp. Any responses would be much welcomed.
I heard some Linn Akurate 242's at a local dealer. Loved the speakers but Linn products seem awfully expensive. Has anyone had any experience with these speakers paired with either Mcintosh or Rogue Electronics? What I had in mind is a mac tube preamp, mac 250 amp, source I'm still at a loss. For about the same price as the mac stuff I can probably get Rogue monos and a preamp. Any responses would be much welcomed.