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
rossq

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Hi guys
Thanks for all the responses. Sorry for my late reply but I have been out most of the day and just got back. You would not think that the Totems Forest would pose a demanding load on an amp with them being 87db and 8ohms.But they sure like a lot of power, with so much out there it's very confusing. I have been thinking of a wired 4 sound STI- 500 what do you guys think on paper it looks very impressive with 250 watts x 2 and doubling at 4ohm. I'm also thinking something from Simaudio like an I 3.3 or a Musical Fidelity A5. any opinions on my 3 picks.
Well I thought I would give you all an update. After much research and recommendations I took the plunge and went for a Wyred 4 Sound STI-500 and now without any shadow of a doubt I can say that this is one of those matches made in Audio Heaven. I knew that the Totem Forest was a great speaker, and that according to every single article I have come across needs lots of clean power to come alive. The way the Wyred 4 Sound controls the Forest is nothing short of mind blowing, the bass is so well controlled fast and tight it's like nothing I have heard up to now. The room fills with sound at 30 db out of 90, midrange is fantastic and the highs I'm sure will improve with another 100 hours sounding a little harsh at times right now, but I guess that can be attributed to the Amp not been fully broken in. This is a great product and I'm sure it will stay with me quite a long while.