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i have a chance to get a used pair for about $1000. i currently am using paradigm reference studio 20's v.2 with a simaudio i-5 integrated. i usally spin vinyl. i have a fairly small listening space and would like to be able to position the speakers closer to the back wall, and i hear the totem's are good for this. 2 questions: do folks think that the totem's are step up from the paradigm's? i like the paradigms, but would like a speaker that delivers more transparency than ive found the paradigms capable of. and is the i-5 going to have any difficulty driving these somewhat inefficient speakers?

thanks!
sberger

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Get the Totems. Great speakers in a small room (or bigger). If your electronics are in order you will love them. They do have to be a foot or so into the room, and if you put a cabinet or bigscreen between them make sure the fronts are out past whats in the middle. If not you will never experience the rock solid center and great imaging they are famous for. No I dont have Totems now, but yup, Im still a big fan.