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totem arro or rainmaker or von schweikert vr1

I am a college student getting into my first real audiophile system, i have a budget of only about 1500 for amp and speaker, and that is sort of pushing it. I am considering a set of totem arros or rainmakers or possibly a set of von schweikert VR1. Each of which i can find for around 700 or so on audiogon. as far as amplification im leaning towards a musical fidelity x-150 or maybe saving some money and getting an NAD c320bee or c352 or Cambridge Audio 640A. IF anyone has experience with any of these combinations or if you have any suggestions considering my budget i would apreciate all feedback good bad and ugly
Thank you
robferg
beheme
231 posts
 
Another great match with Arros is Monarchy Audio SM-70. You can start with one (25wpc Class A). I had one with my Arros and loved it, plenty of juice and power. If needed, you can buy a second one and go mono for less than $600 both but I seriously doubt you will need two. One SM-70 and a sub-$300 preamp will give you plenty of upgrade flexibility, tube-like sound and SS convenience.
rrekstad
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Arro with an upgraded Mccormack DNA.5 could run around $1500 used and would be sweet. I currently have Arros with a stock DNA-1, Luminous Audio Axiom passive preamp ($150), and am pleased (For now...)
robferg OP
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i have a question i have just found a set of model 1's for a really good price, they are from 1992 though but appear to be in great shape, can anyone tell me anything about any upgrades that totem may have done in this time or what to look out for in an older speaker like this. It would almost seem a no brainer to upgrade to the model 1 if there arent any issues with the older year, right?
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shaqspack
91 posts
 
This of great help to me, who just posted a Totem vs Von Schweikert comparison question, only looking at VR2. Even though I have gleaned a lot here, please don't ignore my post!!!!. Thanks

PS. I am especially interested in Center for ARRO recommendations??????

Ed
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shaqspack
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Well, I got a great deal on NIB Arro/Mite-C, so could always use in secound sysrem or sell if not what I want and try Von Sch. Oddly, my sub and surrounds are Von Schweikert, so should be interesting. I Have Arcam 300 and Diva 79 DVD so should have good electronics. I'll make a quick post after arro break in, or longer if someone wants it.

Thanks - look like close call, and I appreciate feedback. I am confident I cannot go wrong, especially as Arthur says, "buy" and try. Wife not sure why as it all sounds good, but she is extremely tolerent, especially when I sell some to support new (and let her have bling, bling,)
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