I used a Linn Klout with my Totem Mani-2 for a few years and was very happy with the results. The key is the current of the amp, oversized toroidal transformer and 40,ooo uf of capacitance per channel. The Klout can be had second hand for about $1,200.00 . I would go for the models with the female banana plugs(serial number <5000), this models have the standard female bananas. I used Kimber 8-TC with the Nordost Z-Plugs on both ends of the cable. Hope this helps. Hector |
i use a pair of odyssey monoblocks with my mani 2's along with classe preamp and cd player. I have the upgraded monblocks (120,000 caps) and klaus from odyssey is making the extreme version of the monoblocks, which i have heard are also very good. with the monoblocks, i get a full range sound even at lower volumes, which is tough to do with a 85db sensitive speaker. i also made a change to shotgun biwiring using 2 sets of Discovery copper cable which made a big difference over a much thinner silver wire. right or wrong, I wanted less resistance getting the power to the speaker. good luck |
The amp I would want to have with a pair of Mani-2's would be the SimAudio Moon W-5. SimAudio's W-5 page |
I heard them recently off very good Mac SS amplification. Very nice, detailed musical with nice soundstage and imaging, but a tad edgy sounding for my tastes, which surprised me a bit with the mac amp. I'd like to hear them running off a Wyred st-1000 which might come in used these days towards the top of the target price range. Other Class D icePowers as well as long as well matched to pre-amp. |
