which models plinius and ayre should i check out?
50 hours of research = 1 amp for Totem Sttaf
What would you choose? (3k-ish max)
I have come to the, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II -- with Prima Luna Prologue Premium in second place.
Cary and Manley are double the price (@ 5k-ish) and Jolida/Cayin seem to receive a wide range of reviews. Vista Audio is currently out of product.
Solid States -- Nait, Rega, NAD, Bryston, Dayens, Sim, Creek, Musical Fedelity, Rotel, Plinius, Parasound... they all just seem a second option to tubes... but if I had to choose one here I’d go with the Supernait...but no real strong view here...
Appreciate any input...unfort I cannot listen to them all...(totem sttaf is 88db)
(looking at Mytek Brooklyn to complete setup)
I have come to the, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II -- with Prima Luna Prologue Premium in second place.
Cary and Manley are double the price (@ 5k-ish) and Jolida/Cayin seem to receive a wide range of reviews. Vista Audio is currently out of product.
Solid States -- Nait, Rega, NAD, Bryston, Dayens, Sim, Creek, Musical Fedelity, Rotel, Plinius, Parasound... they all just seem a second option to tubes... but if I had to choose one here I’d go with the Supernait...but no real strong view here...
Appreciate any input...unfort I cannot listen to them all...(totem sttaf is 88db)
(looking at Mytek Brooklyn to complete setup)
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Plinius 9100 or successor model (9100SE?) AYRE AX7 or successor model with the Staffs the cheaper older models are more than you need with Staffs but any if the SIMAUDIO, AYRE, or PLINIUS allow you the better upgrade path to different speakers when you move up from the Staffs The SIM has a very good matched DAC that facilitates further synergy i would start with SIM as a reference point. PS. Totems are speaker cable finicky . In brief, they perform best with silver coated braid .... Their own Totem Tress or say, Chord Rumour or Odyssey . The Tress are , effectively Chord knockoffs. |
Ok gotcha -- actually looking at audioquest cables; rocket 88 or go 4...any view there? looking at the Plinius, Ayre and Sim -- almost same price used as a new Cronus magnum...I will try to get them closer to 1k, I think that makes it worthwhile -- otherwise the new tube -- either magnum 2 or Manley stingray may win out... but thanks very much info, will be on the look out for those solid states if a good deal comes along... |
I was asked on the avs forum about possible amps for a pair of Totem Forest Signatures. If you're familiar with that forum I'm sure you can predict the response! Several posters jumping in loudly claiming all amps sound the same and anything expensive is simply throwing your money away, blah, blah, blah. And here this fella is looking to drop $6000 on a pair of speakers! |
In your price range...Merrill Audio’s Taranis Stereo Power Amplifier would be on my short list for a Solid State amp... www.merrillaudio.net/taranis.html |
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