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best amp / amps to drive totem mani-2's

I am looking for the best way to drive these speakers. I would like to go with a beefy integrated to keep the cost down -or- should I go with 2 amps and bi-wire them. Who has these speakers and what are you driving them with - and are you happy with your choice?
mattcone
lucky3343
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I use the CaryAudio Cinema 5 (200wpc x 5) and I love it. I like it so much that I have appeared to have lost my upgraditis! I also use it to drive my Model 1 sigs and centre.

Good luck!
marc_audio
18 posts
 
I concurr with Conrad Johnson as amplification to drive Totems. This is a highly synergetic match.
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roccl007
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old deries of CLASSE AUDIO like a DR-25 or A DR-15 is an heaven match for cheap, you could go for more sophisticated sound going with a CONRAD JOHNSON EVOLUTION 2000 (Hybrid amp of 200 WPC)
Mani -2 need muscles QUALITY WATTS + HIGH CURRENT
bdgregory
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CJ amps may be a good choice, but just be careful which CJ amp you try. I had a pair of CJ MF2100s diving mine in biamp and found it underwhelming.

The best amp I've used with mine is an Eagle 2C (Electron Kinetics). It's rated only at 110 w/c @ 8 ohms, but wow does it open them up. This is an amazing little amp.
esotar25299a
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The Big CJ solid states are synergistic with the Totem's.
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