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Very new to high end audio - Recomendations

Hello, as the title says etc etc.
a few years member of headfi and enjoy my personal mobile setup, but looking into something for the home. This site was suggested as a nice place to look around in.
Knowledge is almost zilch when it comes to speakers/amps etc. 
I'm thinking maybe active speakers and I can line out from my DAP, will that work? How do active speakers perform best? what would work out better if matching prices in active speakers or passive with an amp?
Budget is fairly low, max £1000. Something to introduce me into the scenery. Something nice secondhand (preloved) or if a nifty setup can be bought new at a budget along those lines. Thanks in advance for any suggestions :)
death_block
death_block OP
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I'm not sure how fussed for wireless I am. Not sure if spending the extra money for wireless if it's not going to be used. Isn't wireless quite limited with signal capability and high Res files?
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artemus_5
1,970 posts
 
Typically powered speakers are used in pro sound applications whether they be studio or live sound from a band. With your budget an integrated amp with a couple speakers would be the way to go. You can use bookshelf or monitor speakers if your room is not very big,. The integrated amp consists of a preamp which accepts the signal from your source ( CD player, streamer, etc) and sends the signal to the amp which sends the amplified signal to the speakers.
The integrated amp will give you the proper inputs for whatever source you use which is often lacking in powered speakers.

 Also Audiogon is probably not the best place to shop for you at this point in time. Most of the stuff will probably be above your budget. But have a look anyway.  Look at Audio Advisors and maybe  Crutchfield which will probably be able to put together a system that meets your needs at your budget. Also,  They have salesmen which may be able to help you with a phone call if that is possible for you. I believe you may be in Europe somewhere and I'm not sure the possibilities.

Hope this helps.
audioquest4life
772 posts
 
You might want to further your research at what’s best forum. They have many members who seem to have high end equipment and there are also speaker and audio brand sub forums. 
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mastering92
870 posts
 
@murphythecat

Audio gear is just like high-end watches.

A watch may cost 40k and the other $400 or $4000

With high-end gear, you are paying for incrimental improvements to already superior pro gear. That extra 10-20% is worth it to some people.

The watch with the highest price likely has a prestigious name behind it. The inner workings are significantly more complex and refined.

With regards to amplifiers and other audio components, the engineers who designed it worked hard to ensure its performance characteristics. Their bills also need to be paid...marketing....and distribution.

On the flip side, cheaper audio gear (and watches) are produced in much higher numbers. The manufacturing process may be much easier as well.
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