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| Integrated Recommendation Make sure that amp you select is comfortable with impedances of under 4 Ohmsor even 2 Ohms. That is a requirement for those speakers according to Totem. | |
| Adcom GFP-565 pre-amp Audiogon lists it's bluebook value at $320.00 but that is an estimate. Best of luck. | |
| Isolation under Berkeley DAC2 I've had good luck using myrtle blocks under the chassis not the feet. I have some for sale on Audiogon presently. | |
| small room big sound I love and have owned SF, Dynaudio and Focal . If the Focal tweeter gets to you try going up their line to say Electra or better. You will find the tweeter gets better plus they are more holographic in their sound stage like the Cremoras.PS No sil... | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. what a loss. she had one powerful voice and use to be a babe too! | |
| Totem Sttaf I own the Arro's and I find that they sound the best with solid 99% Ox Free copper wires. They have plenty of bass and imaging and the sound is very correct not just somebody's idea of what music should sound like. They took over 100 hrs. to run i... | |
| When is it to hot to cut the grass? I'm retired but I have a lawn business to keep me busy. When it is hot, the grass does better to be left at least 3" high. It keeps it moist and helps it stay healthy. With the high heat, water the grass often. Cut, no more that 1/3" the length an... | |
| Amp to Add Dynamics & Detail to 'Polite' Speakers how about a nice Coda? First rate tn every way. | |
| Speaker advice redux? there is a nice pair of Totem Staffs for sale on Agon. I feel they would do the trick for you ant low and med volumes. | |
| Listening chair suggestions Eames Lounge chair and ottoman from herman miller if the sitting height is right for you. Very cool looking and covered in leather with cherry molded plywood. Circa 1956 | |
| Asking price for Argon2 pair in near mint cond? try 50% of the current retail price but be prepared to take 40% | |
| R.I.P. Bobby Blue Bland who you gonna call to replace that voice? RIP Bobby Blue | |
| Amp Recommendation? I think that hybrid amps are a good choice and two that I have used are in your price range: Jolida and Vincent. They have enough power in the SS section to drive most speakers in moderate size rooms. But, deliver a smooth sound that the tube prea... | |
| Dynaudio C1 and voices You might try a set of silver wires if you are using copper now. I find they can give the midrange a punch forward with some speakers. Your McIntosh stuff is not forward at all but neutral I feel. | |
| Jolida JD-100A cd player--Impressions? I owned one and after upgrading tubes to Mullard's and/or GE's the sonic improvement was great. I feel the unit is a great deal for the price. Make sure you upgrade power cable and interconnects too. |