Sim 1-5 would fit the bill nicely. I think your concern about your son is very valid and feel that the Sim is better ( if you want true to source sound without the bloom of tubes). That being said a good tube amp can be addicting for the price point and money spent.I do know that Sim mates very well with dynamic drivers and would be able to sound very good ( a friend had a set-up very similar to yours) and was happy with an 1-3.If you can afford an Sim 1-7 ,then this would be a killer piece that would last a long time.I am running w-10 monos and must say that authoritative and amazing imaging and soundstaging are very addicting when done well.Enjoy your search and hope this helps Dennis
Intergrated amp for Totem Sttaf
I am running the Sttaf with Arcam AVR300, bi-amped. They sound good but, I still want them to sound better (sound familiar?:)) What intergrated amp do you think will sound better than the Arcam? I am thinking of Classes, Sim, Naim, and Bryston. Please give me your advice.
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