Totem Dreamcatchers integrated amp, under $1000.


I'm in the market for an integrated amp for a pair of Totem DC's for under $1000. Has anyone had any experience with the Rotel RA-12 and DC's?, also considering NAD and the Rega BrioR. Problem with the Rega is that it'll put my over budget a bit by the time I get a DAC.

Regards
sonomatic
Haven't heard them together, but I've heard excellent things about matching Totem and Rega. If I were you, and depending on what you need in terms of inputs and features, I'd be thinking about the Brio-R and a very cheap DAC. I've had great results with a FiiO D3 (for $20-25). You can always upgrade the DAC later on ...
Naim goes very with with Totem. I have heard the Naim Nait 5i-2 with Arro and Sffaf and really liked it. Should go with the DC also. Just checked, one on sale for just over $1K.

NAD could also be good. No experience with the Rega. IHMO, the Rotel can be a little forward and harsh, which may not mix as well with the DC.