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Help with upgrade bug...
05-29-2020 3:58am$5k gives lots of options new, almost limitless used. Without listening it's tough to identify what's best for you. On the other hand merely improving on the Totem Forests should not be too challenging, especially when it comes to... 
CDP for Plinius/Totem Combo
Anyone have any opinions about the Plinius CD or Naim players (CD5x or higher)? Thanks. 
High frequency noise from Totem tweeter
Bonger,Thanks for the info. It definitely seems like it's only present with certain frequencies (certain piano notes on the song but not all of them). BTW, did you do this yourself or bring it into the dealer? 
Best amps for Totem hawks?? please help
I currently have a Plinius 9200 driving my Forests. Great synergy! A dealer has also recommended Naim as an excellent match with Totem gear. 
CDP for Plinius/Totem Combo
Any comments on the Plinius CD 101? I've seen the reviews and they seem to be pretty positive. 
High frequency noise from Totem tweeter
Thanks for the input. I switched the speakers and the noise moved as well. I think it is the Forest tweeter. I tightened the mounting bolts with no significant difference. Looks like I'll have to take it in to the dealer to get checked out. 
New DAc for old CDP?
I currently have an Arcam Alpha 7SE CD used as a transport, hooked up to a MF XDACV3 (and X10V3 with PSU)with Kimber Illuminati. There was a significant difference -- The sound was definitely much warmer and less bright (compared to the CDP alone)... 
CDP for Plinius/Totem Combo
Terra3, Thanks for the input. I am quite interested in the Bryston CDP actually. Are you using the balanced outs by the way? Any significant difference with the single ended outputs?