Newbie to the awesome audiophile world


hi all, i'm a new member here and looking to learn from here of starting a stereo system. I'm thinking a basic 2 channel amp that can power a pair of floor standing speakers. I'm currently eyeing a pair of bowers & Wilkens cm9 or kef iq9 both used of course (my budget is around 2k for the setup) so around 1000 for the speakers or about 1000 for the amp. Given the speakers, what are your thought on amps to pair with them that provide the best sounding? I'm looking for high fidelity sound over raw power. 

thanks all for viewing and helping this newbie out.
retsameht01
Thanks for so many great advices everyone. This is turning out to be one of the best decision joining this forum. Just curious if anyone in here from Atlanta area and I would love to visit and see  what you have setup. I'm in the process of doing research on speakers and then amps. I've already have a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus as my source and I have it paired with a Chromcast Audio which I can stream to it from the phone. 
So i'm currently checking out ebay for some good used flagship floorstanding speakers. This stereo system is for my living area. It's fairly large with a 2 story ceiling and very open space. So I'm looking for some large floorstanding speakers that can fill that much space and also does not look tiny compare to the room.
@retsameht01....You've already received enough advice for a lifetime. ;)

Take you time, and some music (cds') with you.
Leave your wallet in the car to minimize rash moves.
Spend more time listening to the equipment vs. the salesperson.
Nothing is Perfect from the start, so start simple; one can always use 'headroom' to learn what one likes and How.

Enjoy the journey....mind the rocks 'n roots on the trail. 
And have fun.  It's supposed to be Fun.
Don't fear mistakes.  We've all made some.

Good variable factors, 
J
Have you looked a Schiit audio many people have great things to say about their equipment and it's American made. Not sure if you are looking new or used, your money will buy lots more on the gently used market.
OP, If your head isn't already spinning, I'll add this to the fray;  Consider that most gear is just one economic downturn away from becoming a doorstop. At least half of the companies whose gear I've purchased have gone belly up. Now this doesn't mean that the gear is instant junk BUT you may or may not want to own stereo equipment from a company that is out of business. There are members here who look for older gear from defunct companies. Oft times they represent a bargain as typically the value tumbles after a company closes their doors. Case in point; Snell speakers. I bought a pair of Type B's for the insane price of $675.00.
I'm OK with this as I'll replace my own drivers and crossover as needed.
You need to think if you want to be in the fix it yourself camp or not.
  Next, I've read it countless times here and elsewhere, people refer to their stereo as "investments". Our equipment is NOT an investment! It's money we spend on something we love. If you can get your head around the fact that you're going to enjoy yourself and not go nuts when something you own breaks or goes belly up you'll be happier for it. Good luck! Joe
You are correct Joe.
Investment is 99.5% of the time the wrong term.
Expenditure is the correct term.
On a hobby you can have a love/ hate relationship with also 99.5% of the time.
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