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Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
Prof ... Thank you for the great points and links.  Do you feel as though the sound hasvaried over the years?For example, does a Totem Hawk from 2003 sound the same as a Hawk from 2018? 
Anyone use Naim with Zu?
Hey there RyanMartinson. Did you end up pairing NAIM & the ZU Omens?  If so, how are things working out? 
Zu Speakers with Clarity Cap upgrade vs standard
Hello all ... I have a question for those of you that are using REL Ti subwoofers. Are you connecting the subwoofers to the AMP… Or are you connecting them to the ZU speaker posts?If it’s an AMP connection, what plug-in connection are you using?Be... 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
Great TOTEM thread here from '05, '06, '07, & '08.Anyone have any HAWK thoughts to update the last 12 years? 
Zu Speakers with Clarity Cap upgrade vs standard
Mr. lak ... please elaborate on your thoughts on a "good" subwoofer to pair with the ZU Dirty Weekend Omen MKIIs.I have a couple of DWs arriving is a couple of months ... I want to be prepped w everything I need to be happy :) 
Anyone use Naim with Zu?
This feedback (of various amps w ZU Omens) is appreciated ... thank you much! 
I got around $2000 to play with....
be sure to check out Totem speakers! There are nice pair of Model 1s here right now... even the smallish Arro towers have excellent sound for the money. You could always add a small/fast sub later to round out teh low end. Have fun! 
Rega Jupiter vs Rotel 991AE vs Marantz CD-17mkII
Cannot comment on the Rotel or Marantz ... however, I have truly enjoyed my Rega system. My first source was a Planet then upgraded to the Jupiter approx 4 years ago. They say Rega players are analog sounding ... It gives you exactly what is on th... 
Rega Apollo & Sony X5000
Thank you for your your thoughts and opinions. They have been helpful.Peter - next time I am across the pond, I will stop in for a visit.Regards, Bird 
Rega Apollo & Sony X5000
DSchroeder & MJWhat are your thoughts comparing the new Apollo with the current Jupiter 2000? Also, have you guys heard any rumors about the Saturn (jupiter replacement)?Thanks,Bird 
XM, Serius -- Quality Sound?
I have used Sirius in my car for over a year now (I use the Kenwood FM Mod & controller). It is a good service, but so is XM. Look at the programming in order to make your decision (I think Sirius has more commercial free channels).If you are ...