Best amps for Totem hawks?? please help

With the Atoll and NAD you get a lot for your money. The Linn, typically not so much. But if it sounds really good with the Hawks to you, much better than what you have now, then that may be the ticket. Its all about finding the right match.

If you have the chance to check them out in your area, i I am certain the Plinius, and fairly sure the Nait XS and big Cambridge pair would work very well with the Hawks.

I will check it out someone also said the Musical Fidelity A5.5 integrated is a powerhouse...Never heard a Plinius but if its like a Bryston I dont want it.

Yes, the A5.5 is good - lots of power to take control of woofers and air in the Hawk cabinets. I have heard it's precursor the A5 with some small B&W floor standers and some Revel stand mounts and it was wonderful in both cases. I have heard the A3.5 with Totem Arro's and it was outstanding - so am thinking the A5.5 might be the ticket with the Hawks, but haven't heard that particular combination.

I have heard the Naim Nait 5i with the Hawks and it was very good, but was actually a better match for the larger Forest (actually a match made in Heaven!). The Nait XS is a little more powerful and MUCH more refined than the Nait 5i - so am thinking it might make the Hawks really sing...

I think the Plinius will be warmer than the Bryson FWIW. Read about here:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue19/plinius9100.htm

I never thought of the Plinius 9100...It's cheaper than The musical Fidelity A5.5 too. I will try to find one.

I never heard so I would have to audition....as long as it was musical that's the important thing. I have listened to many Bryston amps and I hate them all.

last one...anyone try Primare? either integrated or separate..they seem to get great reviews for the $$$$