Is this a destination or a path? If you want something that is neat and you'll leave it for many years, go for the active setup. If, however, you anticipate upgrading every couple of years, then passive gives you more options.
Secondly, it is easy to argue for the theoretical advantage of active speakers, but it is quite straightforward to mess up a simple active system, so it really all depends on the specific system. Thirdly, speakers are a very personal choice, so ignore anything anyone tells you, as they'll normally just be recommending what they use. Fourthly, if you can get something for a decent price then what's to lose? You can flog it on ebay if you don't like it, and it costs you little or nothing. Best way to get going IMO. With reference to my third rule, I use Wharfedale 9.1s in my computer system and they're fine, good value. You pick three other manufacturers below that which are not favourites for me. Wharfedales are decent value and easy to move on when you come to upgrade, what's not to like? Get the credit card out and start listening to some tunes! :) Oh and I've heard nothing but good things about that amp. -- adamslim Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others SB+, EAR V20, Living Voice OBX-R2s plus some other stuff SB3, Charlize, Harbeth HL-P3ES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ adamslim's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7355 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44164 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
