Hi guys,

Loving the passion and expertise around here. Am looking into a setup around the KEF LS50's after hearing my friend's Q100. Am one to enjoy the details in a sound and have been managing with the M-Audio AV40's so far (apart from Sennheiser IE80 and HD280 headphones).

* Lifetime partner is what I'm looking for
* Eyes on KEF LS50 but of course open to others
* Amp budget $1k if that gets the job done, obviously prefer spending less
* Other components are unclear to me (pre-amp? wiring?)
* Lossless audio would go back to if there is a convenient way to get it!
* Source nowadays is just 320kpbs spotify off laptop or phone
* Chromecast intention to use as wireless option

1) Would you be able to recommend a setup and briefly explain your thinking?

2) Knowing lossless is the way to go, but having lost the time to build such libraries 8 years ago,
a) what % of the LS50 could I be utilizing through just a 320kpbs spotify laptop? and
b) what is your favorite alternative method of obtaining better audio?

Thanks a ton for any two cents!