If the Cary SLI-80 did not work too well with your Totems, then the Cary 120S won't be that much better. Don't forget that sound pressure (loudness measured in db) is logarithmic, therefore, there is not much difference between a 40wpc and 60wpc amplifier.
There are a lot of Totem owners who use a SS amp with a tube preamp and report excellent results.
There are a lot of Totem owners who use a SS amp with a tube preamp and report excellent results.