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Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
You have made a very good choice in terms of value.Sttaf is almost $800 more than Rainmakers. However, if accounting for stands (Totem) than your saving will get a $400-$500 haircut so saving is not much there with Rainmakers. Besides, Sttaf is no... 
Integra DTC-9.8
Hi Tbonedeluxe,Funny that you mentioned the NAD M15. I had an extra NAD M15 that I just bought and due to the change of heart I am not keeping it. Contact me if you wish to purchase it.Demo unit. I brought it home and it just sat in the box. Let m... 
Outlaw LFM -2 powered sub
Thank you gentlemen 
Integrated amp with phono section for Totem Arro
I have auditioned a pair of Arro driven by a Cambridge Audio A640. Good bass, transparent midrange, and good image for a pair of tiny 4.5" driver.Totem mentioned Rega to me probably because Rega was their distributor in Europe. I was thinking abou... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Vandersteen is a very good speaker for the money. The bass could hit real low and for music listening, you don't need a powered sub.Agreed with you on the Totem Model 1, treble is a bit too hot and exaggerated. Imaging is superb but very finicky w... 
What amp to replace BAT VK-250 w/Dali & Aesthetix?
GentlemenI do not mean to hi jack the thread but anyone Dali fans here happen to own Dynaudio before? What's the difference between the Dynaudio Audience and Dali Ikon sonically?Thanks, 
Usher 718BE or Dynaudio S1.4
Usher and Dynaudio are two different companies whose design philosophy and customer base are again different. Usher is also good but for me their best product is their entry level S520 and not the 718BE. Funny, IMO, most Usher speakers don't look ... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Mr. KnownothingI am not a big fan of the AV receiver so that's why I call them midget. Sorry:-)) Totem Forest (8 ohms) have the Chinese driver but not the Totem Model 1 and the Mani 2 (4 ohms). That Chinese company is selling their speakers online... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Mr. KnownothingI have listened to the old Audience 50 but was not very impressed, probably because it was driven by some AVR midgets. You are right when you give them a high current pre/pro combo, the Dynaudio really open up.I am saving up for a p... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Mr. ValinarMy estimate was a little bit off but all I am saying is that if you spend less on amplification for these great monitors, the sound will be somewhat dull. Btw, what do you Gs think of the Dynaudio Audience 72/72SE?Thanks  
Integrated amp with phono section for Totem Arro
The Arro is a great speaker choice for under $1K.Listen to your Arro first and be patient. It will take a while to break them in (common issue with Totem and Dynaudio speakers) before they could sound their best. See if you are content with the so... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
Both the Totem Model One and the Dyn 52 are great speakers worth matching with amplifiers that cost as much as three times the amount that you invest into the Totem Model One or the Dyn 52SE. They are designed by different people and of course the... 
Dynaudio Focus 140 vs Totem Model 1 Signature
It all comes down to your taste whether great mid range and imaging that you crave or the tighter bass that you like. Good electronics (amplification) plays a big role too. 
Good Amp with totem model 1s?
Steveaudio said that Totem Model 1 and Mani 2 may not sound their best with integrateds but that is only half truth. I would rather go with SIM AUDIO I-7 integrated any day than CARVER or ADCOM or PARASOUND or pre/pro.I emailed Vince and he told m... 
Next Upgrade to My Totem Arros Setup - Need Help
Mike,I have listened to a Cambridge Audio 640 (amplifier/cd player) combo with a pair of Arro in a local Totem dealer. The bass is tight and clean. The midrange is quite revealing. Pretty good for a system that cost less than $2.5K (Arro speakers ...