Totem model 1 with svs sb13 ultra or Forest

Would the parasound 2250 have enough current to drive the mani 2's?

To the extent that the answer is predictable based on specs, I would expect it to be "yes."

The amplifier is specified as being able, with both channels driven, to continuously deliver 250 watts into 8 ohms, 385 watts into 4 ohms, and 250 watts into 2 ohms. That seems more than sufficient for a speaker recommended by its manufacturer for use with amplifiers providing up to 200 watts, that is described as having an impedance of "4 ohms mainly resistive," and that has a minimum measured impedance of 3.5 ohms.

The 45 ampere current capability that is quoted in the amplifier's specifications, btw, is pretty much meaningless, as are most such specs on amplifier current capability. 45 amps into 3.5 ohms would correspond to more than 7000 watts. Amplifier specs on maximum current capability are generally based on how much current can be delivered into a near dead short, for some unspecified miniscule amount of time, and it is therefore generally best to ignore them.

Regards,
-- Al

Thanks Al. That's very helpful. I would rather not have to buy another power amp if I switch speakers (for money and sanity reasons).

I meant to say (above) that that Totem Forest speaker is probably too much speaker for your room. You may have to place the Forest 5-6 feet from the rear wall to sound best, as indicated on the Totem Website. Do you have that much flexibility in your apartment? I would suggest contacting Totem to discuss your situation. If going for a subwoofer, I would be tempted us use one of the Totem models to better integrate the sound.

As for the Mani's, they are said to be fantastic speakers. But Manis are also very inefficient (85db sensitivity, 4 ohm load) and have a demanding impedance curve. On paper, the Parasound should work okay but the Mani's would probably sound best with a better quality amplifier.

While not very familiar with Totem, the mani sigs have been highly recommended to me as on par with my other speakers. The Dynaudio based woofers are very dynamic and I would expect the mani sigs to have a very full bottom end.

FWIW the Forests are the most efficient of the choices mentioned above. You should have no amp issues as far as power is concerned, unless, it's simply too much power (can happen). Forests are working well for me in a smaller room than yours, but I am using low powered tubes. Used to be in a huge room, an open Kitchen/living room. Same amps and also great (but different presentation) sound.