(1); Consider one of the SIMAUDIO integrated amp offerings, and buy pre-owned if possible to save $$
Why? System synergy. As such, it would be #1 choice ..... full stop.
(A) SIMAUDIO and TOTEM are both based in Montreal and are used to voice each other’s products , and SIMAUDIO is frequently paired with TOTEM at the audio shows.
(B) TOTEM even had its own integrated amp , “AMBER” (discontinued) that was a joint venture between SIMAUDIO and TOTEM based on the SIMAUDIO platform
(C); A matched SIMAUDIO digital source front end then becomes a preferred choice for added system synergy
(2) Other pre-owned integrated amp options , based on what TOTEM uses at the shows
AYRE
PLINIUS
the common denominators in these are quality build and high-current performance to provide the necessary “grunt” to properly drive TOTEMS...... TOTEMS as a whole stable are well known as power hogs. I had the ARROS and FORESTS together in my prior systems, so I know their strengths and warts very well.
(3) Other comments
the REGA and NAIM are contenders and no pretenders, with their own bespoke signature sound that I suggest you audition first. It’s a marriage you may or may not like. with the Rainmakers , who have their own bespoke signature sound .
PRIMARE makes nice gear EXCEPT it has a very limited appeal, availability, and distribution in North America. If and when an upgrade or change is in the offing, you are very likely to have big trouble in even selling/ trading it, and equally challenged to get fair value therein.
Why? System synergy. As such, it would be #1 choice ..... full stop.
(A) SIMAUDIO and TOTEM are both based in Montreal and are used to voice each other’s products , and SIMAUDIO is frequently paired with TOTEM at the audio shows.
(B) TOTEM even had its own integrated amp , “AMBER” (discontinued) that was a joint venture between SIMAUDIO and TOTEM based on the SIMAUDIO platform
(C); A matched SIMAUDIO digital source front end then becomes a preferred choice for added system synergy
(2) Other pre-owned integrated amp options , based on what TOTEM uses at the shows
AYRE
PLINIUS
the common denominators in these are quality build and high-current performance to provide the necessary “grunt” to properly drive TOTEMS...... TOTEMS as a whole stable are well known as power hogs. I had the ARROS and FORESTS together in my prior systems, so I know their strengths and warts very well.
(3) Other comments
the REGA and NAIM are contenders and no pretenders, with their own bespoke signature sound that I suggest you audition first. It’s a marriage you may or may not like. with the Rainmakers , who have their own bespoke signature sound .
PRIMARE makes nice gear EXCEPT it has a very limited appeal, availability, and distribution in North America. If and when an upgrade or change is in the offing, you are very likely to have big trouble in even selling/ trading it, and equally challenged to get fair value therein.
