Integrates That Go Well With Totem Forest


Hi Guys
Bit of a dilemma on my part. Went ahead and purchased a pair of Totem Forest thinking that my Primaluna Prologue Two would be able to handle the Forest. I was partially right but the speakers deserve better. I would appreciate any help from Forest owners, my budget is $1500-2000 for a new integrated. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Showing 1 response by jakecanada

I just picked up a pair of totem forests and started my first system. If you like tube amps and prefer clean clarity over power, I am currently running a little Cary sli-80 amp. It is 40 watts Triode pure class A and a power full 80Watts Ultra liner AB to drive them in any room! I have personally talked with Vince Bruzzese about low powered tube amps in triode mode (40watts). He said 40 Watts triode is more like 60-70 watts Ultra-liner but cleaner. Even his brother is running a single ended 20watt tube amp with his element Metal speaker," and he said the little cary was a great match for the forests. The one thing he suggested was to try a different power cord and interconnects which a have not even got yet. I do prefer triode over ultra liner mode which the forests Shine in. Also they drive and fill my parents 800ft square living room/kitchen in triode really well, and give great bass like a sub if mass loaded. Though Ultra liner sounds good and give you that extra boost during party's. Also with any amp these speakers should be bi-wired! I use 15ft pairs of kimber 12tc and the bass throw on Tin Pan alley and Taking it to the streets just shocks you! I have not tried any interconnects or a power cables yet. But they should enhance the sound. I think though trial and experimentation with other components and room acoustics play a big role in matching these speakers.