Totem Rainmaker vs Dynaudio Excite 12 shelf spks?

I am helping a friend put together a system of a Rega BrioR integrated amp (50RMS at 8 ohms) Rega Apollo CD player, and one of the following stand mounted speakers. Totem Dreamcatcher (approx $575); Totem Rainmaker($1000) or the Dynaudio Excite 12 ($1200) His living room is approx 15X18 with a carpeted floor, and an overstuffed couch, and two medium size chairs. I can audition the Totem "Dreamcatch" at a local shop, and possibly the Dynaaudio EXcite 12, but not the Rainmaker. He is a medical researcher and lecturer who is on the road alot,.... so he is depending on my ears for the best choice of speakers with the above noted electronics.

The Totam Dreamcatcher received an excellent review in Stereophile in May 2011 and the Dynaudio speaker an exceptional review by three separate talking heads at Stereophile. I don't want to over spend his money, THEREFORE, can someone who has owned or auditioned these speakers or at least two out of three, provide some input about their overall performance, and as to the best value and choice. He listens mostly to classical music and opera, occasionally some traditional jazz, possibly some fusion jazz.

Note: I recommended the new Nordost speaker cable, called the Purple Flair. I think it sells for $500 for approx a six ft pair with banana jacks. I auditioned the cable and its sounds good to very good. But some members may have a better and less expensive alternative. All comments and advice welcomed, Thank you, Jim

BTW, he plays music at moderately loud level, but is no headbanger. All three speakers noted are 4 ohms, which the Rega integrated can deliver at least 70-80RMS