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could someone compare krell vs. classe audio ?
Krell and Classe are both high quality manufacturers but have distinctly different sounds. People who like forceful dramatic bass and a more in your face presentation are Krell fans. The Classe house sound is smooth in nature and does also have a ... 
Classe CA-200 and B&W 805N combo??
Are sound treatments such as those offered by Eighth Nerve an option? We often forget the room is correctable if there is no WAF involved. 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
Maybe I can clarify my statement that they perform well in my small room. The room is treated with Eighth Nerve in the seams and corners. This was done before I bought them. 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
I second G Hunter on use of the Hawk in small rooms. I use mine in a 11 by 12 room (There is a large opening on one side which I sometimes close. 
DC from my Classe DR6 preamp? Solutions?
I am using Totem Hawks. Both woofers are exhibiting this behavior. I just played a historical recording with little dynamic range (Django Reinhardt). There was no difficulty at all.This problem just surfaced after using this combination for 5 mont... 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
A high current amp does not necessarily have to drive a lot of wattage. My dealer also drives Hawks with an I5. I drive mine with a Classe CA150 amp mated to a DR6 preamp. 
Totem Model 1 Vs. Hawk
The Hawks are inefficient speakers and do like lots of current. 
CD player vibration control ..................
Finite Elemente Ceraballs- $125 set. The difference they have made on my system is not subtle. I did not have to wonder whether it was my mind really wanting this tweak to make a difference. 
Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components
Hi Grakesh. Several Integrated units come to mindSimaudio I3Simaudio I5Plinius IntegratedsI personally run my Hawks with a Classe DR6 paired with a CA150 ( It is almost too much power).The above are some general ideas. You might want to let us kno... 
Dynavector 10x5 or Sumiko Blue Point Special?
2nd on the Dynavector. 
cd/lp racks for future music room
http://www.cddvdshelves.com/http://www.racksandstands.comhttp://www.tonyswoodshop.comCheck out the above vendors.You should find something to suit your taste from them.Have fun shopping. 
Help Speakers trapped on bookshelves
Roger, why don't you contact Totem for suggestions? They are quite helpful to their customers. 
Totem Hawks
Classe DR6 preampClasse CA150 power amp 
Sub for Totem model 1
If you can't afford the Lightning, why not try the Toten Dreamcatcher sub? Especially if you have a small space. 
This time the "HYPE" is true: Monk/Coltrane CD.
It will also be available on Mosaic Vinyl in November.