Start with speakers for clarity, sound stage, timbre; add sub for bass/punch; clean source very important; powerful clean amp; critically - room correction
I listened to many speakers - selected Linn 20 years ago also considering the benefits of active amplification which then leads to Linn amps/Aktiv configuration. Great Linn speakers like the Katans, and the amps can be found used at reasonable prices
SVS SB3000 sub hard to beat
MiniDSP SHD as pre-amp with built-in streaming and DIRAC is incredible bargain for the sound quality
For less than 5000, the above system is as good as any I have ever heard!
Have Fun and Enjoy!!
I listened to many speakers - selected Linn 20 years ago also considering the benefits of active amplification which then leads to Linn amps/Aktiv configuration. Great Linn speakers like the Katans, and the amps can be found used at reasonable prices
SVS SB3000 sub hard to beat
MiniDSP SHD as pre-amp with built-in streaming and DIRAC is incredible bargain for the sound quality
For less than 5000, the above system is as good as any I have ever heard!
Have Fun and Enjoy!!