baroque_lover

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Prima Luna 1/2 or 5 for Totem's Mite??
Mapleleads3,Care to elaborate as to why the Rogue is superior? 
If $ was no object what speaker would you buy?
I think Sdcambell hit it on the head.For me it would largely depend on my room. Is it dedicated or a living space? Room acoustics would not be an issue, there are ways around this. But the size and decor would play a huge role. Personally if it wa... 
Replacing Forests???
Grakesh,You have been mulling this decision for quite some time now. Why not go down to a dealer and make a judgment of you're own? You will always be pulling at you're hair "wondering" if you don't listen for yourself. 
Replacing Forests???
You should seriously look at Audio Physics offering. The Tempo would be a REALLY nice match with the I-5. 
Replacing Forests???
I say if you are not going to move up from the Forest you should look into the Sonus Faber lineup. 
What Speakers Do Audio Insiders Own?
Eric Clapton owns a pair of Mani-2'sDiana Krall owns a pair of Arro's 
Totem Forest uses a Swan driver???????
The Forest uses an ATI built driver, Totem only uses high quality drivers. The scanspeak revelater driver used in there hawk design retails for $300 by itself. 
Listening Fatique- componet or speaker issue.
The Rainmakers are not the problem, it's you're source. 
Bryston B60 - Is it worth it?
I had the B60 paired up with my Totem Arro's for about a week. I thought I found my match made in heaven - until I listened to the Blue Circle CS integrated. While the CS does not have a headphone input it does however best the Bryston in pretty w... 
Best value in integrated amps at a moderate price?
PhilNYC,Again, it depends on the speakers he will be pairing it up with. I would personally take 50-70 BC, YBA, SIM watts over 100-150 Rega, Parasound, etc. 
Should a CDP be left on 24/7 or shut off & on?
Robm321,If you have not noticed already - there isn't much logic on this forum. ;)As for the subject, I only leave my Integrated on - CDP stays off. 
Best value in integrated amps at a moderate price?
Blue Circle CS 
Should Rotel be ok to drive Totem Forrest?
Duane,I would have to disagree with you on the Bryston being a bad matchup with totem. I have heard the B-60 SST on a pair of Arro's and hopefully will be aquiring a B-60 for my Arro's soon. The B-60 is very musical while not being colored. Howeve... 
Horns for Rock.
Thanks for all the suggestions, he bought a brand new pair of Klipsch Heresy III's for a really good price. 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Simaudio Moon I-5 is an ideal candidate. I prefer the Mani-2 over a wide range of speakers. The higher end SF is still a cut above.