Tubes or Sand for Totem Arro under 1k?


I'm building an office system around the Arros and need an amp that will make them sing at low volumes. The volume must be kept low as I'm on the phone most of the day in my 12x15 office. I love tubes, but am concerned about heat. How about Audio Analog Puccini? Pathos Classic original?

Your thoughts are appreciated.
douglikesaudio

Showing 1 response by sufentanil

I heard the Totem Arro's with a Jolida 302b integrated amp ($900 new) and to this day I'm still haunted by the outstanding sound quality of that system. Amazing imaging and a nice punchy midrange characterize this phenomenal combination.

I've also heard the Arro's with $8000 worth of Macintosh amplification (solid-state), and it didn't come anywhere near what the Jolida 302b achieved for $900.

And yes, the Jolida 302b is a tube integrated amp.

Michael