Question for amp experts


Is it technically possible for Active speakers to sound as good as great separate amps? 
aberyclark
Hi,
theoretically speaking if same amp used yes, but with a seperate one no. And still you will need a preamp. Vibration issues and interference with crossover can be minimized to a point with construction. I cannot imagine a tube amp inside a speaker cabinet.
Petgo60,

Good points. I know many of the wireless desktop, active speakers have preamp, dacs, built in. Be a pain if you wanted to add a TT. 
I believe it may be, for the reasons given by @onhwy61 
If not, then explain the success of ATC speakers.  I came very close to going in that direction after a frustrating 5+ years of looking for an amplifier that would sound great in my system.  I probably would have ended up with ATC SCM 100s if not for my new SMc amplifiers.
http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/2020/04/atc-scm100se-wins-hi-fi-editors-choice-award-2020/
http://atcloudspeakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/HIFI174_ATC_SCM100SE_Review.pdf
I'm no expert but most all subwoofers are active speakers. A lot of studio speakers are active. Maybe it has more to do with the target market.