Totem Mani-2 and Sim Audio Moon

I have a friend of mine that has both the Totem Mani-2's (Signature edition, I believe, but not positive) and either the Moon W5 or 10, again not positive - I know it is the one rated around just under 200 w/ch. - truly euphonic combination, very, very impressive. the Mani-2's are rather difficult to drive, and you need a reasonably stable amp. the Moon fits that to a bill - one caveat though, the Moon must be left on all the time, they take about 3 days to warm up. ( no kidding.) haven't heard the Totem integrated.
Good luck. Don MacMillan. (dbamac)

I heard the Totem integrated ( now discontinued, isn't it? ) with Forests at the Montreal show 3 or 4 years ago. I have heard Mani-2's with the Moon W-5 also. ( This must be the combo Dbamac refers to above. )

I thought both setups were extremely good matches, indeed the W-5 seemed ideal for the Mani-2's. I remember the all-Totem sound of the other setup was transparent and neutral with lots of detail, and very dynamic.

Bryston-Totem is a popular pairing but if I wanted silicon I would go for either of these other 2 setups instead, budget permitting.

Thank´s a lot. I have Dk design now but I think it is a really bad match with my Totem Mani-2.