jh2os

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Rogue Cronus too bright
I just listened to the Cronus paired w/ Totem Arros & AP Bi-Oval 12 this weekend and heard nothing bright about this system. CDP was Naim CDX2. Granted the Arros have a soft-dome tweeter vs. alloy in the Model Ones. I am a fan of Totem speaker... 
Rogue Cronus Holy cow
I've owned the PLII before and was going to rebuild a system around it again but am interested in the Cronus. I am listening to it next weekend. I'll be interested to learn which you decide on. 
CD player reccomendations please
No longer distributed here in the US, but you can find the Cairn Fog v.2 here used on A'gon. This was a long time reference CDP of mine. I sold it, I regretted it and now again I am a proud owner - as soon as I put it back in the system in found w... 
only if you own totem eros ,best int cd combo
Totem will recommend Naim CD5i & Nait5i w/ Arros in your price range.I have used a Cairn Fog v2 & PrimaLuna ProLogueII with Arros with incredible results.With $3000 in front of the Arros, you can build yourself a very satisfying system IMO... 
Cairn 4808A or North Face??
Steve, how are you enjoying that unit? 
Audio Shows - CES and what else?
Tbg, I meant the Home Entertainment Show. Wasn't thinking about the other show when I abbreviated it that way. 
Audio Shows - CES and what else?
The history of THE Show has been alternating from NYC to LA. One year East Coast, one year West Coast. So every other year in NYC. 
Audio Shows - CES and what else?
The Home Entertainment Show is in NYC this year. Click here for more information:http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com/ 
Naim Nait5i or Mira 3?
Both are very nice integrateds for the money. Also, both have very nice mating CDP's as well. IMO, the Naim garners a little more detail while also presenting it more musically as well! Worth the extra $$$ IMO. Both pair nicely with the Totem Arro... 
a good $1500 home theater speaker/integrated 2ch.
For versitle 2-channel HT for the playroom I would suggest:Aperion Audio 533PT's - powered towers w/ integrated 8" sub in each, so no need for an extra 'box' in the space.Pair with a 2-channel unit from H/K, Rotel or Outlaw and you will be in good... 
Audioquest King Cobra or Similar Cables
Kimber Hero's are an amazing value in this price category and will let you hear what upgrading stock or low grade ICs can do. I've owned King Cobra as well, but Hero has proven to be more versital in a wider range of system changes than the KC for... 
Best setup for Totem Arros...
If you are willing to buy used you could get either a Cairn Fog v2 CDP or Naim CD5i CDP w/ PrimaLuna PrologueII in front of your Arros - in a small room, this was a magical system for me. One I regret selling to upgrade my main system, and will re... 
How to build 2.1 HT?
Check out the Outlaw RR2150 - 2 channel receiver w/ sub out. Review in last issue of Home Theater with Outlaw sub and Totem Hawks to create a 2.1 HT system. 
VSA VR4 SR vs Totem Wind
I've only listened to the VR4 at a dealer, but I own the Wind. The VR4 just never drew me in emotionally like the Wind did.The Winds can be a little finnicky with set-up, getting them in just the right position is key, but I think this is true of ... 
Recommend amp to drive Totem Winds?
gungun29, having previously owned the forests myself i had some of the same thoughts you mention above. unfortunatley, i blew several woofers on my forests which left a sour taste in my mouth with those speakers (which is unfortunate as i love the...