Krell vs. Simaudio when powering Totem?

I've read many great things about the magic between Simaudio and Totem. I am thinking of upgrading to Forests, and knowing I will need a powereful SS integrated I've started listening to my options.

I've discounted Krell before in the past, but I heard the kav-400xi powering the forests today and it sounded like an excellent match! The source was a NAD S570 DVD. I am hoping to go back to listen with the Krell Showcase DVD in the mix in the near future.

I listened to the Hawks on the NAD S300 integrated and wasn't feeling it. Source was a Sony DVD/SACD/CD??? Not sure if it was the combination or just the Hawks I wasn't feeling? I am curious to hear the Forests powered by the NAD S300 as well.

Anyway, I have no local Simaudio dealer and will probably have to make a trip to NY to hear them paired together. In the meantime I was hoping to get some thoughts on Krell vs. Simaudio powering the Totem Forests. Mainly the kav-400xi vs. the i-5. I would like to get a mating DVD/CD player, so please keep that in mind as well.

I will also listen to the NAD again, as the DVD as a source in the Forest system was doing something right.

I look forward to your comments.