My First

by telemarc on Opinions Please
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This is my first go at a quality System. At some point I will update my amp to seperates but at this point I am totally happy. Amber seems to drive Mani's well except Rock & Roll at excessive volume's get's a bit muddy and clipping can occur. Only at more than 95% of amp output. I mostly listen to Blues and world so plenty of volume for that. The Amp upgrades in mind are Plinius SA 250 MK 4 or 300 , Sim audio W-5, Music Fidelity KW 500 . Haven't looked into Pre yet. Speakers are moved into marked spots on floor when listening. Speaker placement has been tricky as the room is open on one side and large sliding glass doors on the other.
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    • Arcam DV79
    DVD DVD/A CD Player
    • Music Hall MMF-7
    Sits on 3/4" Marble
    • Totem Amber
    S/S 120W per Channel 240 into 4 Ohm
    • Totem Acoustics Mani 2
    Sit on Custom Made Black Marble Stands
    • Totem Bi-Wire
    Bi-Wire 20 Feet
    • Sim audio LF-A & LF-S
    Line Filters
    • Redgum RGPH-2
    Phono Stage
    • Wireworld Equinox 3
    All interconects
    • Rotel RLC 1040
    Power Conditioner over/ under voltage protection

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Not too shabby for a first go! Not to shabby at all! The Totem Mani 2 (Manitou) is a legendary speaker. Your intentions to upgrade your already pretty good power are understandable, as the Manis reportedly are finicky about their electronics, but good matching is said to pay off handsomely.

It's clear that you've done your homework, and I'd LOVE to hear your system some time. I've heard the Tabus with a Classe integrated, but not the Manis. The Tabus were QUITE impressive, and the Manis are said to be even better.

Thanks for sharing your excellent system.

FOOTNOTE-->OPTIONAL READING: Another amp/preamp line to POSSIBLY consider (in addition to the excellent choices you've already listed) might be the Odyssey Extreme Monoblocks and Tempest Extreme Preamp. Lots of power at 200 to 300 wpc and tons of current with 180,000 microfarads of capacitance per channel (total 360,000). It's just a thought, nothing more. You may disagree.

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