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Good Integrated for Totem Forests? Pathos?BAT?

So I'm looking to purchase an integrated amp to match my Totem Forests and was wondering what people thought. I have a Sony SCD-1 and Analysis Plus cables. I'm looking/looked at the following integrated amps but would consider others of course:

Balance Audio Technology VK-300XSE (havn't heard, but very recommended)
Pathos Logos (Loved the sound, is it powerful enough?)
Accustic Arts Power 1 (haven't heard, but reviews are great)
Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista (have heard briefly, but wonder about match w/forests)
Plinius 9200 (sounded unfocused and boomy IMO)
Simaudio Moon i-7 (just announced, but love simaudio/totem match)
YBA Passion Integre (only read reviews)

So your thoughts on these? Right now I'm leaning towards the Pathos and the BAT, but wonder if anyone has heard them w/Forests (or Proac D15s, which are similar). I wonder how much of the Pathos attraction is the look of it. Also, like that the BAT has a phono stage; is it any good? Also, for you forest owners, any thoughts on how much power you think they need to really shine?

Thanks!
mimberman

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rbstehno
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the totem forest speakers are one of their easier speakers to drive compared to their other models. I would audition the mcintosh ma6900, ma6500 (might be on the lower power side), classe, and the dk design vs1. i used to own the mcintosh integrated and just sold my classe seperates and went with the dk vs1 integrated to power my mani 2's, which need a lot more power to drive than the forests. so far, i am very pleased with the sound. i switched tubes and the unit is still breaking in.
good luck
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