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| Totem Arros - Tube Amps ? Grakesh:I first heard the Arros at the NY show driven by a Plinius. I asked Vince then & there and he assured me that I would be fine with my CJ MV-55. BTW The Arros have been demo'd with a CAV-50. See: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/lefestival0... | |
| Totem Arros - Tube Amps ? I own Totem Arro's with a Conrad Johnson tube amplifier MV-55 (remote controlled passive preamp.) I listen to the same as your friend plus classical. I am very happy with my setup. If no remote is needed, consider a CJ integrated CAV-50 (a MV-55 p... | |
| Rear Ported Speakers, Backs to Wall? Totem Acoustics Arros are rear ported and can be placed within 6 inches from the rear wall. Check out Totem's website under FAQ. | |
| Should a CDP be left on 24/7 or shut off & on? Seeing that the answer may depend on the model of my CDP, last night I sent the question to Rega themselves & received a response:Question: Is there any benefit to leaving my Rega Planet powered on all time or can I shut it off when I am not u... | |
| Great sounding close to back wall speakers. Totem Arro's can be placed within 12 inches of the back wall. Totem Acoustics has other speakers that can be within 24". See their web site and select the FAQ section for the minimum distances. | |
| A tade more briteness - Jolida 302b. Tubes? I cannot address your Jolida. However, in my Conrad Johnson MV-55, I have evolved my EL-34's from Svetlana to JJ to Electro Harmonix (EL34H) and finally have nice treble! | |
| Stable component rack Look for a used Michael Greene deluxe adjust-a-rack. Same adjustable shelves. Hard to find them for sale, but very stable! | |
| speaker with good low level detail Braro:Sorry I didn't see your post.My room size 12 x 22 x 8 high.I am listening now with my volume only a 1/4 the way open (9 o'oclock.) Measured 65db. My amp is rated 45watts.My suggestion is to email Totem acoustics or call. See their site. Vinc... | |
| speaker with good low level detail I play my Totem Arro's at very low levels. ($750 used.) Conrad Johnson MV-55, passive preamp, & Rega Planet CDP. Be sure to try to select tubes which work best at low levels. | |
| Why am I experiencing listener's fatigue? None of the prior posts focused on your amplifier. Try a Conrad Johnson CAV-50 instead of the Manley. It is an EL-34 based tube integrated which may be better match for your speakers and CDP.Good luck! | |
| Speaker recommendation for Tube Setup $1500? I use Totem Arro's with a Conrad Johnson MV-55 el-34 tube amp. An added benefit for you would be that they can be placed near the walls of your aparment. (Even 6 inches is enough!)Good luck. | |
| smaller speaker suggestions I second the Totem Arro's. Great speakers & high WAF! | |
| Integrated Tube Around $1000 I have no experience with the Jolida or the Model One's.FWIW, I run a Conrad Johnson MV-55 tube amp & a Creek OBH-12 passive preamp (with remote) with Totem Arro's. I normally listen at a measured 70db and I never turn the volume more than a t... | |
| Best used speaker under $1000 for tube low watter Totem Arro's. Used about $750. Not fussy with placement. I use a pair with a Conrad Johnson tube amplifier & listen to classical and jazz. 15 watts is enough power in a room your size. | |
| What's The Best Blooming Tube Amp? Conrad Johnson MV-55. It has great midrange bloom, yet also relays a lot of detail. (The current MV-60 is too neutral.) |