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Totem Hawks/Forests - Upstream Components

Hi,

I am trying to set-up a 2 channel set-up based on Totem Hawks / Forests. I will be deciding on which speaker very shortly. I am curious about the set-up I should be going for ?

1. Stereo Integarated Amplifier ?

2. Pre-Amp & Amp ?

3. SS or Tubes ?

Should I be going for separates (or) integrated ? In either case, can you please recomemnd any proven coherent components for these speakers ?

Thanks
Grakesh
grakesh
grakesh OP
84 posts
 
BTW...Is there any Tube Pre-Amp from Unison Research that falls into 1000 - 2000 dollar segment ? I know olny Unison Research Unico which is a Hybrid Stereo Integrated Amplifier.

Grakesh
grakesh OP
84 posts
 
Any feedback please ?

Grakesh
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Unico is too weak for Hawks. It's power overrated and it never does 80Wpc even near. The small Creek 4330 does better job with 40Wpc.
If you get used Krell Kav 300i with your current budget you will be in great shape.
grakesh OP
84 posts
 
Marakanetz

Thanks for letting me know about Unison Unico. I have seen a few flks recommending this integrated because of its system synergy with Totems. I have a question for you

1. If I go with Creek 5350SE for now, does it mean I can plan to use 5350SE as a pre-amp and hook it upto a 2 channel power amp like Musical Fidelity A5 ?

Grakesh
mimberman
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Grakesh:

Since you constantly refer to the Musical Fidelity A5 it would appear you are keen on the MF gear. I would think that a creek with an A5 wouldn't be as favorable as going with an MF Trivista integrated, which would also save you a pc and an IC. I would think that in general the creek wouldn't be the best bet for the Forests, assuming those are what you've settled on.
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