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Need to replace my Totem Acoustic Arros

Hey guys,

I’m on the market for a new pair of floorstanders. My Totem Arros are great but I am looking for something more. My criteria is as follows:

Will be in a small-medium size room(s)
Must be floorstanding
Must be efficient enough to be driven with 20-30+ watts (possibly tubes)
Must obviously best the Arro in most regards
Looking for something that is refined and organic sounding

I am starting to listen to music with more scale and want something that can keep up with the dynamic swings of classical music. Yet, I listen to a lot of chamber and folk music along with a decent amount of jazz.

Budget is $3,000 new or used.

Speakers cannot be Totems. I've owned just about every Totem on the block and I am looking for something different.
baroque_lover

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armstrod
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I run my Zu Druids with about 25 watts (First Watt F4 clone) and dynamics is one of the things they do best. I would call them "organic" if not the last word in "refinement", but the new '08 drivers are certainly refined enough for me. They do a great job with chamber and folk due to the simple crossover. My room is about 16'x19' and they fill the space nicely even without a sub. They're not quite as slender as your Arros, but can go close to the wall if need be.

Not everyone's cup of tea, but certainly worth a listen. I've very happy with mine.

David
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