High end amiga

Hi All
Is emulation the only way to get an high end amiga system because of high prices.
Theres got to be a cheaper way. Iam sure someone has mentioned it on here somewhere.
Get a version of windows going and boot straight into the emulator WinUae.
I am thinking on doing a simular with a lower end small form factor pc.
Would be worth going the os 3.5 or 3.9 if i can get it.
Many Thank's
Andrew

Update
http://classicwb.abime.net/classicweb/uae.htm
Has anybody managed to get this to run buggered if i can. I find it confusing on how to get it to run. Not quite begginer i think.