Sonus Faber Grand Piano or Totem Forrest?


What are your thoughts on the Sonus and the Forrest?
Will one brand work better with Rotel 1080 amp and 1070 preamp?
What are advantages and disadvantages of each?
I mostly listen to classical but want the freedom to play rock, rap and anything else without sacrificing too much.
Thanks ahead for any helpful tips.
Matt
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Showing 1 response by deadhead1000

I have owned Totem and they were great sounding on any type of music. I have only heard SF for demos, but I found them too 'polite' for rock or rap, sounded great with classical. So I agree with @marakanetz.  Just an opinion on what I've personally heard, not trying to start an argument.

I owed Rotel a while back, either amp would be fine, but most would say a little extra power never hurts. If you plan on getting a sub, then you can go with the 1070 (I'd recommend a sub with any speaker regardless), otherwise I'd go with the 1080.

Hope this helps.