Looking for an SS Integrated for Totem Mani-2's

In posting a thread recently (02-15-11), I was surprised to learn that what was intended to be answered in a PM to the original poster (Mattcone), was mistakenly answered here. My apologies for the error!

Have heard Krell with Totem. Pretty synergistic!

I have had a great experience with Unico SE with Totem Forest. Used price of unico is very good.

Don't be afraid of 'class D' - and based on your parameters it sounds like a good integrated from Bel Canto or Rowland like the Concerto or Continuum 250 would be a good combination, and of course there are others out there like NuForce, Cary, etc. High power, dynamic, efficient in both energy consumption and physical space, can drive just about anything.

I think that plinius 9100 as well will do the job, I have the Nola Boxer monitors and my experience its super, amazing amps those plinius, rarely people sell them, i was considering in selling mine because i going to graduate school but i am not quite sure i will do that i am so adjusted to the sound!

The Hi Vi woofers that Totem forest use are rated at 85, but in real world are really closer to 84, i've built with them a few times, some run lower. Plus they are rated at 8 ohms, but tend to drift up to 9 or even 10 ohms.... Just get all the power that you can find that suits your taste.

I would suggest a used Plinius 9200. I own one and think it is a great integrated. I use to have the Aerial model 8 speakers and the Plinius drove them with ease. Those speakers were rated at 86db. The Plinius is a very netural sounding amp, great bass, sweet highs, great midrange and a very nice phono stage. I have read that Plinius and Totems speakers is a nice combo. Good luck with your search.

Don't reply to a thread by trying to sell your amp to the poster.

I've seen a lot of this lately and tend to agree that it seems inappropriate. Why not send a personal message to the OP with an offer rather than cluttering the forums?

Rogalog
Don't reply to a thread by trying to sell your amp to the poster.

Hello,

I have an easy 9/10 (per AGS) 2009 model ANTHEM 225 Integrated rated at 225w@8ohms/310w@4ohms. Good synergy with Totem speakers...I was using with Totem "Forest" speakers.

Minimalist design with focus on SQ...not bells and whistles. It does however, include a decent (built-in) phono stage, original backlit remote, factory dbl. boxes and packaging and the original owner's manual (not a pdf copy). This unit has the black finish and photos are available, if interested.

$1050 plus shipping from S4S2M1 in Canada. PayPal please add 3%. Thanks, Roger