Need recommendation for speaker

[xtroria]

Probably in a month or so I'll be buying a speaker setup for my dorm. Please put your recommendation, I'm only looking for 2.0 passive setup. Here are the stuffs I'm considering:

 

Speaker:

 

Micca MB-42X / Pioneer BS-22 / Infinity Primus P163

 

Amp:

 

SMSL SA-36 / SA-50 (not sure if I need the 50W / channel or 20W / channel is enough)

 

Dare I say that I understand quiet a lot about headphone, but for speakers I'm almost as good as blind.

 

Sound signature preference:

 

I'm looking for a somewhat smooth sound signature, perhaps with a bit of peak around high-mids as I'm a whore for string instrument.

 

New or used?

 

Either one of them is alright, I'm located in US and I prefer having CONUS shipping instead of international shipping.

 

Budget:

 

Perhaps around $150-200?

 

Additional Question:

 

I'm not sure about DAC (current DAC is iBasso D-zero's WM8740) and whether it's alright if I just plug the amp straight to the 3.5mm jack. Any one knows a good looking RCA switcher?

 

As usual, thanks

[johnt]

@xtroria

 

First, is $150-$200 your entire budget? Or is that for speakers only?

 

Second, follow your posts.

[xtroria]

@xtroria

 

First, is $150-$200 your entire budget? Or is that for speakers only?

 

Second, follow your posts.

 

It's for the speaker + amp