Totem Model 1 Signature amp question.


I'm looking for more opinions on amplification for Totem Model 1 Signatures. I understand that the Model 1 Signatures need a lot of quality power to get the most out of them. Will a Jolida 1501 hybrid(100w/8ohms) be sufficient? Can the Jolida drive 4ohm loads?

Thanks for any experienced advice,

Scott
asahitoro

Showing 2 responses by rbstehno

totems do need quality power. i am using a pair of odyssey monoblocks with my totem model 1's and are very pleased. i did a test with my totem arro's. I normally have the arro's hooked up to a onkyo receiver (909 series with over 100 watts) in my den system. they sound pretty good. I hooked them up to my oddyssey/classe setup and it was night and day difference. more authority, more of everything. IMO, you will need to try out the amp/speaker setup yourself.
my suggestion would be to audition the totem's with your current setup, not just your amp. If you like the way a speaker sounds (you have heard them elsewhere), and you want to buy used, you will probably have to purchase a pair and then hook them up to your system. what's nice about audiogon is that if they do not sound right with your setup, you can always resell them. as for not receiving any positive responses for your combination, you haven't received any negative responses either. again, I would listen to what my ears tell me rather than hearing from somebody else.