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Totem Element Metal Version 2 Loudspeaker

I am seeking to upgrade my current loudspeaker which is the Marin Logan 11A impressions.  Has anybody heard or have any experience with the Totem Element Metal Version 2 Loudspeaker which retail for $18,500.00 per pair.

My current system consists of the following:

  1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions (hybrid electrostatic)
  2. Bryston 4b3 Cubed power amplifier-300.channel into 8 ohms.
  3. Bryston BD-19 power amplifier
  4. Lumin U2 mini streamer with s Booster power supply.
  5. SVS subs SB-4000 (pair)

I am seeking a speaker with more slam and dynamics. 

The Totem was recommended to me.

Thank you. 

kjl1065
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kjl1065 OP
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I received an email message from James Dalto who asked if I live near Long Island. I live on Long Island. I requested information with regard to the Totem Element Metal V2.  Thank you for the message but I was not allowed to respond via a reply message to you,  as I have not sold any products on Audiogon.   Ken

jdal
164 posts
 

Hi Ken, that was me. I sent you another message if you wanted to listen to the Metal V2s. I’m also in Long Island and have a hunch we know the same person, who actually recommended the Fires because I was originally interested in monitors. I had them for a few months and then moved to the Metals. 

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kjl1065 OP
59 posts
 

Dear Jim:

Your assumption was correct.  Having the BD-19 Bryston preamp delivered this weekend by dealer. I too feel that he is excellent. Not happy with Martin Logan 11A. Thanks for your interest. 

 

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marco1
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Doesn’t seem to be a lot of love for Totem speakers, at least their new lines.  I heard the Metal V2’s at CAS this year and was extremely impressed.  Definitely a different flavor than their older models. I would take them over similarly priced big names like Wilson or Magico.  I heard them with Cord electronics which seemed to match up nicely  so maybe your Bryston’s would also be a nice match..   Certainly worth an audition.

mg1088
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Hi @kjl1065,

not sure where you are in your Totem Metal V2 journey. I just upgraded my Totem Fire V1, which I loved to a set of Totem Metal V2. I am driving them with CJ 50W tube amp. It works brilliantly. This Youtube review  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4OgDxm-4P4 actually has the Totem driven by a Bryston integrated amp. Reviewer gave the match the thumbs up 

 

Regards, M.

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