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Totem Mani-2 and tubes

I was wondering if anybody has any experience using the Mani-II with a tube amplifier. I'm currently powering them with a Bryston 4bst and am also using a Cary slp98. The amps I'm thinking of trying are the VAC pa 100/100, rogue m-120, cary v12, or mesa baron. These are the amps that are in my price range on the used/demo market. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
gfontes
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marakanetz
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you can actually use both.
I tried using SS at the bottom pair of binding posts with great results.
You should also have an extra volume controll for the higher gain amplifier(preferably SS) to adjust tonal balance.
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tumbler
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I am using an ARC VT-100 on my Mani-2s with excellent results. I also use a Pass Aleph 5 on them with equally good results as the amps are similar in their character. No sub needed in either case.
jrd351
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of the brands you mention, the mese baron(not tigress)will drive the mani's complete with good bottom end. the others don't quite have the grunt.
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