Hi, I own Mani 2's and drive them with a McCormack DNA-2 LAE which is one of the best solid state high powered amp I have heard regardless of price or hype. So you need power with finesse otherwise the Totem can sound hard a little bit. I use Van den Hul The Revelation Shotgun biwire to great results. Cardas with it's nice midrange and highs could be an alternative. You also need very rigid and heavy stands to get the best out of your speakers.
Good listening, you have great speakers
Good listening, you have great speakers