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bad match?- Totem Model1's and NEW 20.1

I have Totem Model 1"s (biwire, not signature), an NEW 20.1 (single ended class A solid state). Rega Planet, Audio Research SP9. I find the system anaemic, not much low end and especially not at low volumes. I know they are both reasonably good budget pieces of equipment in their own right but the amp I believe is way under powered for the Totems. I think my options include getting some horns like those from the horn shoppe as I expect they may sing with the NEW, or I could get a Storm sub or get a new amp, with I presume at least 100w. What are your thoughts?
christopher_h
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steuspeed
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Kimber 4TC will give you what the 4PR is not. Talk to Andy at Vintage Tube Services and buy the top tubes he recommends. They will be worth every penny. What interconnects are you running?
christopher_h OP
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Thanks Steuspeed
I will call Gary at Vintage. For an interconnect I am using a custom made twisted pair using cardas wire. I was thinking of going with 4TC but I need about 50' so I was not sure if this would be the best use of $.

Chris
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The 4TC has the teflon jacket which makes all the difference. Another high value option would be DH Labs T-14. This is silver plated copper with teflon jacket, so it will bring out the highs even more. I would upgrade your tubes first and then tweek the sound with cables from there. Post a new thread with your desires at that time.
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