willgolf

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50 hours of research = 1 amp for Totem Sttaf
Raven integrated Nighthawk MK2 tube amp.  $2600 
Suggestion used tube amp between $1,500-2,000
Nighthawk MK2 integrated amp by Raven audio for $2600 new.  Check it out.  Call the owner, Dave and he will be a tremendous help to.  I agree with the above posters on going the integrated amp way.   
Best near wall high end speaker
I agree....Revel F208's are great speakers. 
A little help please
Totem Hawk and Revel F208 are both real nice sounding speakers.  Your wife might like the size of the hawk better than the F208's.  I love the sound on both.   
Best integrated amps under $9k
I am now realizing that even though the Totem Hawks sounded awesome in a smaller room, they would not in the large room I described.  So now I am looking at the Raven Reflection MK2 integrated amp with Legacy Focus SE speakers.  Dave the owner of ... 
Raven Audio Tube amps
Legacy Doug...I started this forum for a friend.  I am actually looking at the Legacy Focus SE with the the Raven Reflection MK2 integrated amp.  I am also looking at the possibility of adding the Legacy Silhouettes for my theater room.  I am buil... 
Raven Audio Tube amps
I can say also that Dave T has been unbelievable in helping me set up a total system.  His enthusiasm and guarantee almost make it a no brainer.  He really just wants you to have the best sound you  can have within your budget parameters. 
Best integrated amps under $9k
Many thanks for your comments so far.  Speakers are still an open option.  Currently I am looking at Totem Hawk or Revel F208.  I am also going to fly to Utah to listen to the Tekton Pendragon.