Totem with NAD C272

David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 991 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:02 GMT What do you guys think of Totem driven by a NAD C272? I've read that the Staffs are easier to drive than the Arros. You can probably tell where I'm going with this...
Nick K Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10 Post Number: 1607 Registered: Jun-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:17 GMT Is this for theater purposes or music David?
Stu Pitt Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt Irvington, New York USA Post Number: 2819 Registered: May-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:41 GMT Powerful enough? Yes A good match? No I don't think they're a synergistic match. Totem makes excellent speakers, and the 272 is a very good amp. They're not a horrible match, but there's far better out there for either. A system should be better than the sum of its parts IMO. IMO a NAD/Totem combo is worse than the sum of its parts. For what its worth, Totem isn't a fan of pairing up their speakers with NAD either. E-mail them and ask if its a good combo, and if not what would they suggest for similar money. Don't be surprised by their answer. A few posters have asked Totem this or a similar question. On the other hand, your PowerPacs would make them sound phenominal.
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 992 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:42 GMT 100% music. I'm thinking of upgrading the speakers in my dining area to Totem. The speakers in there now are currently driven by a really old, beat up NAD 2150, but I have an extra 272 I could use. What do you think?
Nick K Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10 Post Number: 1608 Registered: Jun-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 01:57 GMT for straight music I wouldn't pair the C272 up with the Totem's. Use the C272 for the theater purposes and throw the PowerPacs in the two channel system. Also, make sure you have listened to the Totem line and like them. I think you probably already have. A lot of people love Totem, but a lot of people don't like them as well. FWIW- My MA/Bryston/Rega combo is making Beautiful music in the new place pics to come. I believe the RS6's are better at music than theater, same as totem. Something to think about.
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6977 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 02:08 GMT Totem and NAD...not so much...Totem and Bryston...now you're talkin'.
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 993 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 11:15 GMT From the research I did, I found that the Totem/NAD combo is not so good. My gut tells me this too, just wanted to get your guys opinion. My Bryston monos are driving my MA's, so I don't want to break up that happy union. Looks like I'm in the market for a 3B or 4B...
Nuck Platinum Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 10326 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 11:44 GMT That seems more likely, Dave.
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6979 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 13:07 GMT Totam and Naim = !
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 994 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 13:13 GMT Hmmm... there is a Naim dealer here in Ottawa...
loc Bronze Member Username: Lamcam Orange County, CA USA Post Number: 76 Registered: Nov-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 16:36 GMT I have Naim and Sttafs, they are good!
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 995 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 16:44 GMT Which Naim do you have loc?
loc Bronze Member Username: Lamcam Orange County, CA USA Post Number: 78 Registered: Nov-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 20:48 GMT I have 102/180/CD5i combo and very happy with them driving the Sttafs.
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6980 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 22:28 GMT Obviously I meant Totem + Naim = ... After a long day I might type anything...you knew what I meant...right!
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6981 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 22:29 GMT Actually I think the Mira 3 would drive the Sttafs well...just a thought.
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 996 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 23:11 GMT I knew what you meant, Art :-) I haven't seen too many Miras on the used market. What are they going for?
Art Gold Member Username: Artk Albany, Oregon USA Post Number: 6982 Registered: Feb-05	Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 01:11 GMT Just saw 2 in the last week...one went for around $950 and they are asking about $920 for the other. Holding their value well of late.
David Mitchell Silver Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 997 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 01:14 GMT Cool. That's within my price range. I'm looking at used Bryston 3Bs too.
Pablo Silver Member Username: Pablo Post Number: 124 Registered: Mar-06	Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 18:07 GMT David - I know manager at the StereoPlus in Ottawa. If you looking for something let me know. He will make you best deal that there is. Pablo
David Mitchell Gold Member Username: Dmitchell Ottawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 1003 Registered: Feb-07	Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 18:11 GMT Hi Pablo, PM inbound...
Pablo Silver Member Username: Pablo Post Number: 125 Registered: Mar-06	Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 18:27 GMT Also you can check other threds. I had similar issue running Arros with NAD 743. I've changed it to Arcam AVR350 (avr because I am using squeezebox as a source so I need good DAC), bi amped and they sound excellent! Pablo

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