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PrimaLuna CD Player?
It is listed on PrimaLuna/UpscaleAudio's CES exhibitor page. There are also monoblocks in the works as well! 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
Al, I am currently listening to the Forests powered by the PrimaLuna Prologue Two, and am pleasantly surprised at how well the Two powers the Forests. Many say these need 200W+ to open up, but with tube power I think you can get by with less. I he... 
Speakers for Primaluna 3/5
I have had the Totem Arro's powered by a PrimaLuna Prologue Two and the sound is fabulous! I recently brought home a pair of Forests and tried the Prima on them as well and was pleasantly surprised at how well the Forests sounded on it. The Totem ... 
On the fense: PrimaLuna ProLogue II or Jolida 302
You can't go wrong with the PrimaLuna Prologue Two. Another recommendation here! 
Krell vs. Simaudio when powering Totem?
Thanks for your thoughts guys. I had a Plinius 8200mkII paired with Totem Tabu's for awhile, and while it sounded good, I wasn't overly 'Wowed!' by the presentation - just personal taste. Maybe I will give the 9200 a listen though?I will also add ... 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
I currently own the Arros and am moving up to the Forests - should be geting them in the next week or two! ;) I demoed the Forest and Hawks, and IMO the Forests just communicated with me so much more than the Hawks. I have heard the Hawks several ... 
I'm FINALLY finished: new 2-channel system
I am about to do the same. Abandon the HT to upgrade the 2-channel system. I hope we're doing the right thing! ;) 
Creek CD43 v. Linn Genki v. Cairn Fog v. Cary 308
Greg, the Cairn seems to portray the music almost in a 'live' presentation - a you-are-there sort of way. It is a very exciting and emotional experience. It retrieves so much detail while going nowhere near sounding bright or harsh in the upper en... 
Creek CD43 v. Linn Genki v. Cairn Fog v. Cary 308
I would vote for the Cairn Fog v.2. I own one and love it. It definitely has PRaT. I compared it with Naim - known for PRaT. The Cairn was just as good, but was more emotional at the same time. It just drew you into the music. I have not heard the... 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
I am going to give both the Hawk and the Forrest a listen next week. It's been awhile since I've heard either. 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
Thanks for the responses. I've contacted Totem for their recommendations as well. 
Driving Totem Forrests with 40W Tubes???
Mimberman, thanks for your response. Your suggestion makes a lot of sense and will probably be the way I go. What would be a minimum amount of tube power to drive the Forrests? 
Auralex acoustic form.
Has any tried the 2'x2' Sonoflat? 
KT88 single ended amp recommendations please
I am very happy with my PrimaLuna Prologue Two. The Prologue Five is under your budget (new) but a worthwhile contender IMO. 
Speaker match for Jolida JD 202?
Totem Arro's sound great with tubes! I am enjoying my Arro's paired with a PrimaLuna Prologue Two, but there are many happy listeners pairing theirs with Jolida amps as well! If your room isn't huge, I don't think you can lose.