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like most of us I catch myself listening to music more in my office than main listening room after the pandemic. Keeping the minimalistic approach and finding the weakest link (my powered speakers) - what are some good active/powered speakers out there under $1800. I am not into analytical sound signature - more of a class A tube amplifier guy. Willing to compromise some due to limited space (160 sq ft) and digital music. Some on my radar are; Acoustic Energy AE1, Dynaudio Xeo2, Elac Navis, KEF LS50. 

Current office set up:
Dedicated Roon Core - beefed up HP music dedicated laptop 
TIDAL subscription
Metrum Jade DAC 
KRK Rockit 5 powered speakers.  
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soix
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Of the ones you listed I’d go for the Dyns that tend to have a very refined and non-aggressive sound.

That said, given your tastes I’d find a way to shoehorn in a Schiit Aegir Class A amp (only about the size of a brick) and a pair of Silverline Minuet Supreme Plus that will only set you back $1500 new for both.  I think you’d find the pairing sublime with your Jade. Best of luck.
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