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@noromance  thanks for the link.  
Heed the warning! My soundsystem and records are a pile of ashes
California & The Slipping Of The Sun comes to mind.  
Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
@gemoody Woofer: 6.5″ / 16.51 cm, 3″ / 7.62 cm voice coil. I assume standmounts have the same woofer. Have been told my speakers, Totem Forest Signature, "need power to sing". Agreed. And I agree that you would need an amp that has full outp... 
BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
@kjl1065  Can't say without: 1) Room size? 2) How deep do you want the bass to go?  
Nearfield Low-Level Listening : New Speakers or EQ? Thoughts?
What is the voice coil diameter on the Totem drivers? You want 26mm. 38mm like Scan speak and Dynadio take tons of power to get going and never sound good at low volumes. I do not know about sensitivity playing a part. I had some 88dB sensitivity... 
BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
@bishop148  Creative round computer speakers you mean the Pebbles? They make better ones than that.  
Heed the warning! My soundsystem and records are a pile of ashes
Sorry for your loss. Is unimaginable situation to have to leave within minutes or loose your life - like some people who did not listen. Good to hear you have Discogs account. As for insurance, depends if you have actual cost or replacement cost.... 
ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS
No problem with what you are saying. But how do you go about making a buying decision?  
Six DAC Comparison
@mitch2 First let me thank you for taking the time to put this out there. 10-09-2024 at 03:44am After living with R-2R DACs from Metrum Acoustics and Mojo Audio over the past 5 years,     I was considering the Metrum. Can you describe ... 
Infinite Slope .5 speakers - does anyone have promo material or any specs on this speaker?
No but I have a bunch of stuff on the Model 1 from 1983  
Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
In the light of seeing attacks from the streaming community for playing CD and the Delta Sigma bullies for asking about NOS, I’m okay with @jasonbourne71  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
To pi$$ off the streaming crowd.  
Need input on new speakers
If you want a floorstander: Zu DW 6  
Need input on new speakers
Just a thought: Zu DWX $1,398.00    
Recommended amplification
I like 10dB headroom. So if my calculation is correct your 2 watt x 2 x 2 x 2 = 16 watt for a 9dB (think kick drums) peak. Just MHO.