I have pass labs aleph 3 driving totem model 1. The sound is simply incredible. The aleph is rated 30 wpc at 8 ohms and 60 wpc at 4 and 2 ohms. I know of a few that are running the same pass amp with the totem model 1. it is loud enough for me in my office/music room. krell may be more dynamic but, I prefer the purity of the midrange of the aleph & totem setup. I have had more powerful amps drive the totems but it did not compare with the combo I have now. The XA.5 series amp will be more dynamic than the older aleph series. I have not heard the mani 2s, you need some watts to run the mani. I'm a big fan of the totem model 1, I run a sub with them.
Pass labs with totems
Has anyone heard this combo? I have heard that they are great with mani 2s but have not heard if pass is good with forests or model 1s.
Second question: Has anyone compared the differences between plinius and pass labs? I am interested in a new amp for totems and I want a dynamic but not to warm amp. Thanks
Second question: Has anyone compared the differences between plinius and pass labs? I am interested in a new amp for totems and I want a dynamic but not to warm amp. Thanks