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Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Baroque Lover,Thanks a for a very very good report you posted. I have two questions for you after reading your post.1. When you say "The only drawback(s) of the Hawk is its ability to perform well in a very large room "....What sized room do you c... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Mimberman,Thanks for patiently answering all my options. So you recommned Pinius 9200 integrated. Good. I am finding few other options. If you dont mind, can you help me with your opinion on the quality of these components and their synergy with H... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Mimberman,Thanks for letting me know about Creek and Forests. Do you mind looking at the other combos I have posted earlier?Also, can you let me know about the system syenergy between Forests and MF gear ? I am currently thinking of auditioning at... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
MarakanetzThanks for letting me know about Unison Unico. I have seen a few flks recommending this integrated because of its system synergy with Totems. I have a question for you1. If I go with Creek 5350SE for now, does it mean I can plan to use 5... 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Baroque Lover,I dont mean to hijack the thread. I did not see any activity about the current discussion and posted my points. Anyway, this discussion about Model1 and Hawks is very important for me as well as I am planning to put down 2K to 3K for... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Any feedback please ?Grakesh 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Any Responses ?Grakesh 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
I posted this in another thread as well. I am posting it again to see your responses in this active thread. My budget is 3500 - 4000...can go Integrated or separates way based on system synergy and value for the dollar. I am considering these comb... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
BTW...Is there any Tube Pre-Amp from Unison Research that falls into 1000 - 2000 dollar segment ? I know olny Unison Research Unico which is a Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier.Grakesh 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Also,Option 8 is Unison Research Unico which got amazing reviews and has good references for system synergy with Totem Hawks / Forests. But again just like sim audio , the power may be on the lower end for it to work as a power amp for my HT needs... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Mimberman,Thanks for giving your feedback. Janus is definitely not in my price range. My budget is 3500 - 4000...can go Integrated or separates way based on system synergy and value for the dollar. I am considering these combinations as of now and... 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Rumaidan,Is there any reason why you say "It takes a monster load of effort to get that particular speaker to sing well.".Can you please post your observations regarding this ?The reason why I am asking is...I have read it the other way in Audigon... 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
Jh20s,Thanks for taking your time and patiently writing all the observations you made. I will be very eager to read your postings regarding this comparision you are making.ThanksGrakesh 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
Jh2os,Please post your observations with Sim I-5 against primaluna prologue 2 as it is a comparision of one of the best system synergy SS integrated for Totem against the tube world.I am also looking at Totem forests and this will help me go in th... 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Can anyone add their views to this discussion ?Grakesh