I am running my Totems with a PrimaLuna integrated. This works very well. It is pretty detailed, but still natural sounding. I love totems in small spaces… but definitely with tubes to get the most music out of them.
which power amp or integrated for Totem Element Fire v2's?
trying to find a match for these speakers and something tells me I'm not there yet
so in the price range of the pieces mentioned below;
Hegel H390 and Parasound JC5 did not seem to match, neither did Sim Audio 400m monos nor Bryston 4B3
this is for 2 channel stereo streaming via tidal,
I can go integrated or power amp (preferably without a preamp)
if going power amp only, I would use my RME ADI-2 DAC FS directo to amp from a Bluesound Node X
or my Eversolo DMP A8 direct to power amp
my only general preference is for for higher power amps as I find them a bit more versatile if/when switching speakers but open to anything at the moment
appreciate any suggestions
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+1 @zlone “Did not seem to match” doesn’t tell us anything so no idea in which direction you wanna go. More specifics needed for a more meaningful recommendation. |
honestly hard to say what I find lacking , just that feeling you get when you know you have or do not have a great match the Hegel was just a good not great amp, same with the Sim400s Parasound was outstanding but the preamp was coloured and cumbersome, power amp phenomenal just not a match for my speakers imo the dealer worked at Totem and knows these speakers inside out he recommended Mcintosh, Accuphase and Lux he sells neither, I just ordered a demo Mcintosh MA9000 on his recommendation as I like to move my amps around I suspect the sheer mass may be an issue, we'll see I guess Lux and Accuphase are out for me as I have gone through repair hell in the past with units both on and off warranty I'm hoping between the Mcintosh and a few other recommendations I'll likely try the aforementioned MF, Purifi, and possibly Rotel Michi and Technics SUr1000 what I am really hoping for is owner recommendations, does not appear this speaker model is particularly popular
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