Tubes or Sand for Totem Arro under 1k?

as far as the classe integrated amps go, if you would stick to the cap 101 or cap 151, the sound would be very nice at a low volume level. another integrated amp that would be a very good combination with the arro's would be a mcintosh 6500. classe and mcintosh both have a tube like sound compared to other solid state units.
good luck.

I own Arros with 302b and have no complaints or itch to upgrade. My only complaint is Arros lack deep bass but for office and casual listening should suffice. This is a good combo and I would recommend you save your money for a good CDP.

I just picked up some Arros. Has anyone experimented with mass loading? sand or lead shot, amount?

Thanks

Douglikesaudio, I have arros paired with a Cayin TA30, and the sound is excellent!

Rrekstad, I haven't experimented with mass loading, but in conversations with Vince, he stated that while mass loading benefits the bass response, it comes at the sacrafice of soundstage. Kind of left me without the desire to experiment...

Haven't tried mass loading for the same reason as Jh2os. I like the soundstage wide and the sound lively. Seems a light but rigid cabinet does these things well!

As for my amp, I ended up with an ASL Orchid. 3.5 watts of low volume musical bliss.

Enjoy.