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In a quandry wrapped in an enigma

I haven't a clue as to what to do anymore.
My situation is thus:
I have had many systems throughout my life the likes of Magnepan (4 different ones including my current 1.6's), genesis apm1's,ML requests,Soundlab,B&W's,Vandersteens... along with various electronics like Mark Levinson, Rogue Audio, YBA, Classe...
I'm trying to paint the picture of the type of sound I prefer, large soundstage with slam and transparency)
In the last few years I have found that my enjoyment of music has declined significantly due to tinnitus (over 80 db sometimes@5500 or so)and a high frequency loss that's very prevalent and my focus is no longer on detail or transparancy as much as a warm seductive midrange but yet still have the ability to be bombastic when called for.
Right now I have an all maggie surround system w/sunfire jr sub and the nad t-765 receiver and it just aint cuttin the mustard anymore. So I am selling everything and building a 2 channel system with the proceeds (about 3k i'm thinking.

Now finally to the crux of my biscuit. I haven't a clue to what synergy will give me the lush, warm,soul wrenching emotional sound I so desire while still supplying slam and that huge sound stage I have grown so accustomed to. I think HF extension or hyper detail is a moot point for me anymore. Anyone suggesting bose will be shot on the spot!!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated
audioman37
koestner
670 posts
 
Zu Audio is having a closeout sale and pair it with a small tube integrated. Your choice on the other stuff ie. digital or analog, but that will give you nice sound and should be both of what you are looking for.
audioman37 OP
3 posts
 
I have considered Zu or Tekton with something like a Golden Tube se-40 or some other affordable int tube amp. On the flip side i wonder how well a Sonus Faber (concerto probably) or totem with a class "A" Amp would fit into my overall scheme. I am open to any suggestions that run along that line. I have decided to get an Oppo as my source (why pay more if you can't hear the difference?)
Once again thank you so much for your input!!!
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b_limo
2,277 posts
 
I heard totems are picky about placement, and need lots power. The sales people that I talked to weren't that impressed with them and didn't think I should really consider them even though I wanted to like the totems. I wonder why they carry them if that's how they feel and who do they sell them to? Only people they don't like? Seems fishy to me.
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lowrider57
5,417 posts
 
I auditioned different totems and the floorstanders are very picky regarding room placement. I liked their sound in the showroom but I couldn't get them to work in my room.
As for power, they like high current amps.
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