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Would you recommend the Onyko 8050 with the Wharfdale 10.1 speakers?

So, from what everyone is advising, I have to decide between: 1) the active system (ie. with amp inside the speakers) 2) a traditional system with amp, dac, and passive speakers. I now need to go out and listen in order to decide which sounds best to my ears. Can anyone suggest good hi fi...

What are Artist speakers? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Yes - on second thoughts, the passive ones look much much nicer. I think I'm now in favour of a passive system.

What exactly is an active monitor?

How exactly do you use an iPhone as a remote? Also, would I notice a difference in the sound between active and passive systems? Thanks for all the help.

I don't mind either. What's the difference?

OK - now I'm really getting confused. There are so many different options. If I increased my budget to £750, would that make these decisions any easier. Thanks for all your suggestions though - you are all being tremendous help.

OK - now I'm really getting confused. There are so many different options. If I increased my budget to £750, would that make these decisions any easier. Thanks for all your suggestions though - you are all being tremendous help.

Many thanks for these quick replies! I am genuinely starting from scratch and don't have an fixed ideas. I can control the Mac by my iPhone. I don't mind plugging in my Mac, but can see the point of wireless as well. Basically, I'm keenest on whatever gives the best sound.

I want to build a hi fi system around my Macbook Pro, using iTunes. My budget is £500 and I mainly listen to classical music. Where do I go from here? Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Gabrielle