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Good Amp with totem model 1s?

I am starting a system with some model 1's but I cannot seem to find an amp that I like that is in my price range. I am willing to spend around $1200 if i have to but i rather it around 1000. I do not know alot about tubes but i am open to them, if it has enough to push the totems.
macd
eslaudio
118 posts
 
McCormack DNA-125 or the older DNA-1. Both have plenty of power and right in your price range at around $900-1000 used. If you have more money later, Steve McCormack does very highly regarded upgrades for all his amps.
macd OP
103 posts
 
Avrij, i have been looking at the primaluna amps but i have been warned that 40 watts is not enough for these speakers(prologue 2), what are your opinion on this issue?
mingles
800 posts
 
What are you using for a preamp?
Will you consider a tube amp?
Conrad Johnson MV75
m297904
93 posts
 
I had the McCormack DNA-1 with the Model 1's. It was amazing how a little speaker could fill the room AND have some bottom kick without being muddy.
rbstehno
1,552 posts
 
i would recommend at least 150 or more watts with a very good amplifier (not 150 watts from a yamaha or sony receiver). i used more with excellent results.
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